2025-11-06

Tasmania 102 - 103 S.E Melbourne

S.E Melbourne edged Tasmania 103-102 in a low-scoring affair defined by defensive struggles and late-game execution. The game featured a seesaw battle where neither team established a clear advantage, with S.E Melbourne outscoring Tasmania 25-21 in the fourth quarter to secure the one-point win. Tasmania held a slim 81-78 lead at the 10:00 mark of the fourth quarter, but turnovers and missed shots plagued both sides in the final minutes. Bryce Hamilton led Tasmania with 36 points on 16-of-23 shooting, contributing 4-of-7 from beyond the arc, and recorded 8 rebounds and 5 assists. S.E Melbourne's Malique Lewis provided a stellar performance with 23 points on 9-of-11 shooting and 5-of-7 from three, complemented by Nathan Sobey's 28 points (8-of-14 FG, 5-of-8 3PT). The game's outcome was heavily influenced by free throw efficiency, with Tasmania going 21-of-26 (80.8%) while S.E Melbourne converted only 11-of-16 (68.8%). Despite S.E Melbourne's superior defensive rebounding (51 total vs. 43) and lower turnover rate (19 vs. 22), their efficiency at the free-throw line proved crucial in the final minutes.