Crushers Dominate Falcons with Rebounding Clinic

Central Coast Crushers topped Newcastle Falcons 98-71 on Saturday at Breakers Indoor Sports Stadium, controlling the game for over 35 minutes. The Crushers dominated the glass with a decisive 54-33 rebounding advantage. Garric Young delivered a massive double-double with 28 points and 13 boards, shooting an efficient 62.5 percent from the field. Young's interior presence was complemented by Lino Manhom, who recorded 15 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks. The Crushers shot 50 percent overall while dominating inside with 50 points in the paint compared to Newcastle's 32. For Newcastle, Ryan Beisty led the way with a double-double of his own, tallying 18 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Myles Cherry added 16 points on 58.3 percent shooting, but the Falcons struggled collectively, shooting just 37.7 percent from the floor. Their 14 turnovers resulted in 11 points for Central Coast, while only generating 4 points from the Crushers' 13 miscues. **Central Coast Crushers 98 (Garric Young 28, Klairus Amir 22, Lino Manhom 15).** **Newcastle Falcons 71 (Ryan Beisty 18, Myles Cherry 16, Kobe Shannon 12).** #NBL1 #hooplife