Bendigo Bank Eastern Suns hit the road on Saturday night to face the East Perth Eagles in their second clash of the week. Unfortunately, it was a tough night on both fronts — the Women’s team struggled to contain East Perth’s offensive firepower, while the Men staged a spirited comeback that fell just short.
Game 1: Eastern Suns v East Perth Eagles (Women)
Morley Sport and Recreation Centre | July 19, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Final Score: Suns 83 – Eagles 114
East Perth came out firing from the opening tip and never looked back, piling on 36 points in the opening quarter. Despite some bright moments from the Suns, including another strong showing from Karly Murphy and Tayjanna McGhee-Pleasant, the Eagles maintained control throughout.
Top Performers:
- Karly Murphy: 24 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl
- Tayjanna McGhee-Pleasant: 23 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast
- Jemma Gartrell: 8 pts, 2 ast
- Aisha Forrest: 7 pts, 3 reb, 1 stl
Game 1: Eastern Suns v East Perth Eagles (Men)
Morley Sport and Recreation Centre | July 19, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Final Score: Suns 99 – Eagles 101
In a tight contest, the Suns pushed the Eagles to the edge in a dramatic finish. Trailing by 16 at half-time, the Suns mounted a thrilling third-quarter comeback, outscoring East Perth 31-16, bringing it to a one point differential leading into the last quarter – ultimately falling agonisingly short and losing by 2 points.
Top Performers:
- Randy Bell: 29 pts, 1 reb, 5 ast
- Marshall Nelson: 28 pts, 9 reb, 9 ast, 2 stl
- Lewis Thomas: 15 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast
With just two regular season games to go and a playoff sup for grabs, every moment counts. The Suns hit the road next week to face the Goldfields Giants in a crucial clash that could shape the postseason picture. Game Recaps proudly driven by Midland Mitsubishi!