Eastern Suns vs Joondalup Wolves
Sunday, June 1 | Ray Owen Sports Centre
Women 2:00 PM | Men 4:00 PM
We’re back at The Furnace for a special Heritage Round clash, marking our final home fixture until the end of June. Both Suns teams are fired up for a strong showing in front of our home crowd!
FORM GUIDE
Women
Momentum is building for the Eastern Suns Women after notching their first win of the season last weekend — an 11-point victory over Perry Lakes. That breakthrough performance has lifted the team’s spirits heading into Round 9. The Wolves, currently sitting just above the Suns on the ladder, coming off tough double-header losses last round and will be eager to steady their season.
Men
The Eastern Suns Men are looking to bounce back after last week’s loss and return to the winners column with a consistent four-quarter effort. The Wolves (7-4) split results in Round 8, defeating the Redbacks before falling to Rockingham. Expect a fierce contest as both teams fight for the W.
LAST TIME THEY MET
Women
July 19, 2024 | Joondalup
Final Score: Wolves 108 – Suns 80
A challenging road game saw the Suns struggle to contain Joondalup’s offense despite a standout game from Ella Fotu, who dropped a stat-stuffing 25 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals, and 2 blocks.
Men
July 19, 2024 | Joondalup
Final Score: Wolves 111– Suns 63
The Suns were outpaced in every quarter but found a bright spot in Marek Nelson’s 24-point, 9-rebound performance. Sunday’s home rematch offers a chance to rewrite that storyline.
ONES TO WATCH
Women
Tayjanna McGhee-Pleasant made a big impression in her Suns debut last week, collecting 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 assists fresh off the plane. With a full week of training with the team now under her belt, expect an even stronger performance on Sunday.
Men
Look for a fired-up response from the Men’s squad as they aim to rebound after last week’s disappointment. Leadership from Captain Lewis Thomas and a bounce-back performance from key contributors like Marshall Nelson and Terrico White will be vital.
Come down to Ray Owen and celebrate Heritage Round as we honour the past and push for the future. Let’s pack the Furnace and get loud!