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The challenge rises in Round 2.

The Eastern Suns are at home again to face the 2025 Grand Finalists Warwick Senators, with both teams looking to build early momentum in the 2026 NBL1 West season.

The night will also mark a historic occasion for Seb Salinas, who will play his 550th game, continuing to build on his remarkable legacy as the SBL/NBL1 Men’s all-time games record holder.

For the Suns, it’s a night of opportunity
– The Women chasing a statement win
– The Men hunting back-to-back victories

Same Furnace. Bigger test. Let’s go.

FORM GUIDE

The Suns opened their season with a split result against Lakeside.

  • Men: Started strong with a Round 1 win and will be eager to carry that momentum forward.
  • Women: Fell short but showed promising signs and will be hungry to respond on home court.

Warwick arrive in red-hot form after a dominant opening round against Perry Lakes:

  • Men & Women both secured convincing wins; margins of 13 and 10 points highlight their early-season strength and balance.

LAST TIME THEY MET

Women
Ray Owen Sports Centre
July 12, 2025

Suns 86 def Senators 66

One of the Suns Women’s most complete performances of the season.

They controlled the contest from the opening tip, winning every quarter and dominating inside through a powerful frontcourt presence.

Men
Ray Owen Sports Centre
July 12, 2025

Senators 110 def Suns 100

A high-scoring, fast-paced contest that went down to the wire.

The Suns matched Warwick offensively for much of the night, with multiple contributors stepping up in a strong team performance despite the result.

ONES TO WATCH

Round 1 Core Cider House MVPs Gaby Bronson and Marley Sam made an immediate impact to start the season.

Expect both to bring the same tenacity and intensity into Round 2 as they set the tone against one of the competition’s benchmark teams.

THE FINAL WORD

A milestone night.
A finals-calibre opponent.
A chance to build momentum.

With history being made and a big challenge ahead, the Suns will need to be at their best.

Be loud. Bring the energy. Let’s defend home court.