Spurgin Powers Sharks to 77-70 Away Victory

The Sutherland Sharks prevailed 77-70 over the Hills Hornets on Saturday at Hills Basketball Stadium, securing a hard-fought win in challenging away conditions. Jason Spurgin led the Sharks with a dominant performance, recording 23 points on an efficient 64 percent shooting from the field. The big man was nearly unstoppable in the paint, converting nine of 13 two-point attempts while adding three blocks and six boards. Lochlan Hutchison provided strong support with 19 points, including three triples and five assists, as Sutherland's ball movement (19 assists to Hills' 10) proved decisive in building leads that reached 18 points during their strongest stretches. Despite the loss, the Hornets stayed competitive behind Liam Moss's 18-point effort, including a perfect three from outside on five attempts. Zachery Hudson added 14 points and dominated the glass with nine rebounds, while also recording three steals as Hills forced 20 Sutherland turnovers. The Hornets struggled from beyond the arc, however, shooting just 21 percent on 33 attempts compared to Sutherland's 40 percent. **SUTHERLAND SHARKS 77 (Jason Spurgin 23, Lochlan Hutchison 19, Luke Jamieson 10).** **HILLS HORNETS 70 (Liam Moss 18, Zachery Hudson 14, Meekness Payne 12).** #NBL1 #GameDay