Panthers Overpower Sea Eagles with 84-72 Win

Penrith defeated Manly Warringah 84-72 on Sunday at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre after establishing a dominant 22-point lead at one stage in the contest. The Panthers controlled the game with superior ball movement, dishing out 21 assists to Manly's seven. Lachlan Charlton led the scoring charge with 20 points including five triples from beyond the arc, while Zeke Evans recorded a double-double with 16 points and 12 boards. Penrith dominated inside, outscoring Manly 46-32 in the paint while shooting a much more efficient 54.5 percent on two-pointers compared to Manly's 38.3 percent. Despite the loss, Preston Purifoy put up a game-high 21 points for Manly, including five shots from outside. Mason Bragg contributed 18 points and six steals, while Stefan Valkovic recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. The Sea Eagles struggled with shot selection, hitting just 32.5 percent from the field while connecting on all 12 of their attempts from the charity stripe. **PENRITH 84 (Lachlan Charlton 20, Zeke Evans 16, Jett Hickson 15).** **MANLY WARRINGAH 72 (Preston Purifoy 21, Mason Bragg 18, Stefan Valkovic 11).** #NBL1East ?