Mackay Meteors basketball team are building momentum towards the NBL1 North Conference finals.
Inspired by champion point guard Isaac White the Meteors blitzed the Sunshine Coast Phoenix 97-77 at Maroochydore Stadium to stay on track for the 2023 play-offs.
White continues to push his claims to be the competition’s Most Valuable Player after producing a superb 37-point triple-double on the road.
The Mackay skipper was best on court – menacing the Phoenix with a spectacular triple-double that included 37 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists and seven steals on the night.
Both teams started strongly but it was the Meteors who established a 25-21 lead in the opening quarter before seizing the advantage with 36 points to 20 in the third stanza.
It was the Meteors ninth win of the season from 16 matches and keeps them in the hunt for a top eight finals berth.
Other Mackay players to shine were Isaiah Lee (15 points, six assists, four steals and three rebounds), Christian Maran (13 points, four boards and two assist) and guard Tyler Williams (12 points, six rebounds and two steals).
Key guard Max Kerle top-scored for Sunshine Coast with 21 points and four rebounds with Jamaal Robateau adding 20 points, four boards, four steals and three assists and Jonathan Janssen 19 points and three rebounds.
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Mackay Meteorettes returned to the winners list with an encouraging 100-93 triumph over the Sunshine Coast Phoenix.
The visitors dazzled from the outset to snap a nine-game losing streak – opening up a 30-14 lead and 56-35 advantage by the half time break.
Promising guard Courtney Virgo top scored for the Meteorettes with 21 points, three rebounds and three assists with the flamboyant Davida Dale contributing 20 points, nine assists, seven rebounds and five steals; Brittany Reeves posting 18 points and 10 boards, Phoebe Holmes 15 points, and Ellie Collins 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
Action between the Mackay Meteors and Meteorettes against the Sunshine Coast Phoenix last weekend. Photo credit: Instagram @officialbibby
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