Buccaneers Dominate Suns in 78-67 Road Win

The Geraldton Buccaneers defeated the Eastern Suns 78-67 on Sunday at Ray Owen Sports Centre, securing a solid road win to open their campaign. The Buccaneers controlled the glass with a 49-44 rebounding advantage, including 17 offensive boards that led to crucial second-chance opportunities. Akeem Springs led the scoring charge with 21 points, while Liam Hunt recorded a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds. The Buccs' ball movement was particularly impressive, dishing out 21 assists compared to Eastern's 14, with Johny Narkle and Nikolas DeSantis contributing six dimes each. Despite the loss, Marshall Nelson delivered an outstanding individual performance for the Suns with 21 points and three steals. However, his nine turnovers highlighted Eastern's ball security struggles, as they committed 22 turnovers to Geraldton's 12. The Suns struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27 percent of their attempts from outside. **GERALDTON BUCCANEERS 78 (Akeem Springs 21, Liam Hunt 19, Johny Narkle 18).** **EASTERN SUNS 67 (Marshall Nelson 21, Travis Fee 9, Terrico White 8).** #NBL1West #GameDay