Injury-hit JackJumpers beat Phoenix in NBL

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 06:50 · Archive

Tasmania's JackJumpers defeated South East Melbourne 98-89 despite fielding only seven players due to injuries.

Tasmania's JackJumpers consolidated second place on the NBL ladder by defeating South East Melbourne 98-89 on Sunday at John Cain Arena, despite being depleted by injuries and playing only 48 hours after a loss to Sydney. The undermanned team fielded only seven players, with import David Johnson and centre Ben Gold joining Bryce Hamilton, Majok Deng and Ben Ayre on the injury list.

Tasmania dominated the opening half, leading 57-39 at halftime after limiting the Phoenix to one successful three-pointer from ten attempts. Dakota Mathias top-scored with 22 points for the JackJumpers, while Taran Armstrong's late-quarter layup helped establish an early lead.

South East Melbourne mounted a second-half recovery inspired by French import Yannis Morin and Jordan Hunter. D'Shawn Schwartz posted a career-high 27 points and drove a 19-3 run that reduced Tasmania's lead from 19 points to three. But Tasmania regrouped to win, with Armstrong having the final say as the Phoenix fell short.

How it is being reported

• Injury-hit JackJumpers outlast Phoenix in NBLDakota Mathias starred as the undermanned Tasmania showed their grit again by rebounding from a tough loss to Sydney with a win over South East Melbourne.The West Australian · 1 Nov, 06:31
• Injury-hit JackJumpers outlast Phoenix in NBLDakota Mathias starred as the undermanned Tasmania showed their grit again by rebounding from a tough loss to Sydney with a win over South East Melbourne.Perth Now · 1 Nov, 06:31

In this story: Tasmania JackJumpers · South East Melbourne Phoenix · Dakota Mathias · D'Shawn Schwartz · John Cain Arena

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