The Suns were home again at Ray Owen Sports Centre on a cold Saturday night for a high-energy double-header against Perry Lakes, and the crowd was treated to a night of highs and heartbreaks. The Women’s team celebrated their first win of the season, while the Men fell just short in a nail-biter.
Game 1: Eastern Suns v Perry Lakes Hawks (Women)
Ray Owen Sports Centre | May 24, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Final Score: Suns 82 – Hawks 71
The Suns Women welcomed back Tayjanna McGhee-Pleasant for her first game of 2025 and wasted no time getting into rhythm. It was a dominant team effort, with Karly Murphy putting in a monster performance to lead the Suns to their first win of the season.
Key Performers:
- Karly Murphy: 35 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals
- Olivia Berry: 16 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals
- Tayjanna McGhee-Pleasant: 10 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists
Game 2: Eastern Suns v Perry Lakes Hawks (Men)
Ray Owen Sports Centre | May 24, 2025 | 8:30 PM
Final Score: Hawks 96 – Suns 93
It was a high-scoring affair with momentum swings throughout the night. The Suns came out firing, scoring 62 points in the first half, but Perry Lakes clawed their way back and edged ahead in the final minutes. Despite standout efforts from the Suns’ backcourt, the game slipped away late.
Key Performers:
- Terrico White: 24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal
- Travis Fee: 23 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists
- Marshall Nelson: 22 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals
The Suns take plenty of positives from the weekend into Round 9. Catch all the action as we continue the 2025 NBL1 West season – Game Recaps proudly driven by Midland Mitsubishi!