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Efemena Abogidi shoots 62% on way to 29 points
NBL1 Central Conference: Round 14 — July 12, 2025
- Central Districts dominate Norwood with balanced attack as Abogidi explodes for 29 points
- Machar Machar's efficient 24 points lifts North Adelaide to narrow victory over Mavericks
- Forestville's star-studded lineup overpowers South Adelaide behind Johnson's 26 points
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Central Districts 112 def Norwood 93 — Watch the Replay
Efemena Abogidi detonated for 29 points as Central Districts dominated Norwood 112-93 at STARplex. The outstanding centre was incredibly efficient, shooting 10-from-16 from the field (62.5%) and adding 10 rebounds for a double-double. Jack Stanwix contributed 26 points while Magok Manyang added 15 points and 13 rebounds for another double-double.
Central Districts controlled the contest from the field, shooting an impressive 56.5% compared to Norwood's 46.2%. The Lions also dominated the glass, securing a 44-33 rebounding advantage. Walter Mcbride led Norwood with 22 points, while Cooper Osborne posted a double-double with 14 points and 14 assists, but the Flames couldn't contain Central's explosive offense that featured four players in double figures.

North Adelaide 74 def Mavericks 71 — Watch the Replay
Machar Machar's stellar 24-point performance guided North Adelaide to a hard-fought 74-71 victory against the Mavericks at St Francis de Sales Community Sports Centre. Machar was on fire, shooting 9-from-14 from the field (64.3%) while adding seven rebounds. Koop McCalop recorded a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets.
Despite BJ Symons' outstanding 26-point effort for the Mavericks, North Adelaide's defensive pressure proved decisive, forcing 15 turnovers and recording nine steals. Tobias Dowdell was a force at both ends for North Adelaide, contributing 12 points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks. The Rockets shot an efficient 80% from the free-throw line, making the difference in a game that featured 20 lead changes.
Forestville 99 def South Adelaide 87 — Watch the Replay
Daniel Johnson delivered a masterful 26-point performance as Forestville secured a commanding 99-87 win against South Adelaide at State Basketball Centre. Johnson was remarkably efficient, shooting 9-from-16 from the field (56.3%) while adding eight rebounds and five assists. Dejan Vasiljevic contributed 25 points and Greg Mays recorded a double-double with 21 points and 14 rebounds.
Forestville dominated the glass, winning the rebounding battle 51-36, including 16 offensive rebounds that led to 23 second-chance points. South Adelaide's Kaleb Warner posted a double-double with 20 points and 10 assists, while Chris Brandon added 19 points and eight rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome Forestville's balanced attack and superior interior presence.
Woodville 67 def Southern Tigers 58 — Watch the Replay
Nick Wurm's hot shooting powered Woodville to a 67-58 victory over Southern Tigers at Morphett Vale Basketball Stadium. Wurm connected on 5-from-9 from three-point range to finish with 18 points. Steven Parfitt added 10 points and six rebounds off the bench as Woodville secured a critical win.
The Warriors dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 17 offensive rebounds that led to 10 second-chance points. Sunday Bol paced the Southern Tigers with 13 points on 5-from-10 shooting, while Jarvis Doles collected 15 rebounds, but the Tigers struggled offensively, shooting just 37.1% from the field. Woodville's balanced attack and superior rebounding proved decisive in a defensive battle.
West Adelaide 96 def Sturt 94 (OT) — Watch the Replay
Keanu Rasmussen delivered a spectacular 32-point, 10-rebound double-double as West Adelaide edged Sturt 96-94 in overtime at Springbank Secondary College. Rasmussen was outstanding, shooting 9-from-18 from the field and 12-from-14 from the free-throw line while adding six assists. Cameron Huefner contributed 25 points on an efficient 9-from-15 shooting, including 5-from-8 from three-point range.
Jordan Forbes and Ben Griscti each scored 25 points for Sturt in a losing effort, with Forbes adding nine rebounds. The thrilling contest featured six lead changes, with West Adelaide's superior three-point shooting (13-from-38 compared to Sturt's 6-from-22) proving the difference. Rasmussen's clutch performance and West Adelaide's 82.1% free-throw shooting (23-from-28) secured the overtime victory.
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