Thunder Dominate Glass in 97-82 Win Over Eagles

Keilor defeated Diamond Valley 97-82 on Saturday evening at the Diamond Valley Sports & Fitness Centre. Keilor showed their dominance on the glass, outrebounding the Eagles 54-35, with 21 offensive boards leading to 14 second-chance points. Daniel Poelsma and Deng Dut led the Thunder with 20 points each, while Dut added a game-high 12 assists to complete a double-double. Daniel Foster recorded the visitors' second double-double of the night with 15 points and 11 rebounds, as the Thunder showcased their depth with 33 points from the bench. Diamond Valley's Jock Perry had a strong performance with 27 points on efficient 58 percent shooting, adding nine boards. Ngor Manyang contributed 19 points, five assists and three steals, but the Eagles struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 31 percent of their triples compared to Keilor's 44 percent. Diamond Valley's bench was limited to just 10 points, severely limiting their offensive options. **KEILOR THUNDER 97 (Daniel Poelsma 20, Deng Dut 20, Daniel Foster 15).** **DIAMOND VALLEY EAGLES 82 (Jock Perry 27, Ngor Manyang 19, Jesse Mcintosh 11).** #NBL1 #BasketballVictoria