Round 2 saw the Eastern Suns tackle a tough double-header weekend, hitting the road to face the Perry Lakes Hawks before returning home to host the Willetton Tigers. Four games in two days delivered plenty of highs and learning moments across both squads
Game 1: Perry Lakes Hawks v Eastern Suns (Women)
Bendat Basketball Centre | April 11, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Final Score: Hawks 72 – Suns 58
Despite a dominant individual performance from Karly Murphy, the Suns couldn’t overcome a persistent Hawks outfit. Murphy lit up the stat sheet with a massive 40-point, 25-rebound effort—both game highs—adding 3 steals for good measure. The team started strong but couldn’t match the Hawks’ consistency through the middle quarters.
Key Performers:
- Karly Murphy: 40 points, 25 rebounds, 3 steals
- Olivia Berry: 10 points, 4 rebounds
- Jemma Gartrell: 5 points, 2 rebounds, 2 blocks
Game 2: Perry Lakes Hawks v Eastern Suns (Men)
Bendat Basketball Centre | April 11, 2025 | 8:30 PM
Final Score: Hawks 68 – Suns 77
The Suns men bounced back with a resilient win, sparked by a second-quarter explosion where they outscored the Hawks 31-14. Balanced scoring and tough defense sealed the result, with Marshall Nelson, Travis Fee, and Terrico White all making key contributions.
Key Performers:
- Marshall Nelson: 16 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals
- Travis Fee: 14 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists
- Terrico White: 14 points, 4 assists
- Lewis Thomas: 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Game 3: Eastern Suns v Willetton Tigers (Women)
Ray Owen Sports Centre | April 12, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Final Score: Suns 56 – Tigers 76
Back on home court, the Suns Women faced a strong Willetton team. A solid first half kept things competitive, but a third-quarter surge from the Tigers proved too much. Olivia Berry led the Suns with 18 points, while Karly Murphy added another double-double.
Key Performers:
- Olivia Berry: 18 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 assist
- Karly Murphy: 14 points, 17 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
- Jaymee Firkins: 6 points, 6 rebounds
- Denae Civich: 7 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals
Game 4: Eastern Suns v Willetton Tigers (Men)
Ray Owen Sports Centre | April 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Final Score: Suns 88 – Tigers 99
In a high-paced shootout, the Suns couldn’t keep the Tigers at bay in the third. Travis Fee showed out against his former club, scoring a game-high 27 points, while Terrico White impressed with a near triple-double performance.
Key Performers:
- Travis Fee: 27 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists
- Terrico White: 22 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists
- Joel Vaiangina: 11 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals
After a packed start to the season, the Suns continue to build momentum and chemistry heading into Round 3.
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