Olympic bronze medal-winning Boomers guard Nathan Sobey and Illawarra Hawks forward Deng Deng proved the architects of Ipswich Force’s 119-114 overtime win over Mackay Meteors in NBL1 North action last Saturday night at Mackey Basketball Stadium.
The gallant Meteors pushed the third placed Force all the way in a gripping contest before Sobey combined with Deng and Kyrin Galloway to give Ipswich the edge after Mackay struck first in extra time and led by five after a triple from guard Isaiah Lee.
All eyes were on the fascinating duel between Sobey and Mackay magician Isaac White – who will team up at the Brisbane Bullets in NBL 2024.
Ipswich led 67-48 at the main break before the sixth placed Meteors stormed home with top games from White (33 points -15 assists, five rebounds and two steals); Lee (19 points, six rebounds and five assists); Christian Maran (15 points, six boards and four assists) and Tyler Williams (11 points, six rebounds and three steals).
Sobey finished with 26 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks for Ipswich with support from Deng (29 points, five rebounds and three assists); Kyrin Galloway (21 points, seven rebounds and three blocks); Jaylin Galloway (10 points and five boards) and Cameron Goldfinch (16 points and four assists).
IPSWICH forward Maria Blazejewski engineered an 89-67 victory over the Mackay Meteorettes in the early game.
Blazejewski led the way with 30 points and five rebounds in a stand out performance.
Other Force players to impress were Alison Gorrell (25 points, five steals, three assists and two rebounds), Grace George (12 points, 13 boards, three blocks, two steals and two assists) and Georgia Ralph (eight points, five rebounds and four assists).
Mackay ace Davida Dale posted 21 points, nine steals, eight assists and seven rebounds with Brittany Reeves (12 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks) and Ellie Collins eight points and four boards.
Charli Bliss readies herself in defence. Photo credit: Keiron Place Photography
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