BSBL 2023: Bulls Gold’s high-octane offence belts Tornadoes Red into submission

Men’s title hopefuls Bulls Gold produced one of the most staggering four-quarter performances across the entire Bunbury Senior Basketball League on Tuesday night at the South West Sports Centre.

Led by a soaring Pharell Keats, Gold humiliated a sub-par Tornadoes Red 166-69, who were beaten convincingly in every facet of the game.

Bursting out of the traps with a 19-2 run, the enthusiastic league leaders still fought for every pass and shot as if their lives depended on it.

Aside from making countless athletic plays on the offensive end, all players eagerly rushed back into defence when called upon.

Try as they might, Red were unable to penetrate Gold’s vice-like grip under the defensive glass, which led to visible dejection as the margin blew out.

Tyson Lane also enjoyed a night he will never forget for the victors, cashing in with 25 baskets inside the paint.

In the women’s competition, Tornadoes Red belted the Eaton Eagles 72-50, who again relied on Karinda Farrant to make their final score somewhat respectable.

Results (played Tuesday)

A-Men: Conquerors 142 (Jaikie Hastie 27 points, Jordan Yarran 22) d Eaton Eagles 74 (Jacob Macleod-Paterson 27, Sam Scott 16), Bulls Gold 166 (Tyson Lane 52 points, Pharell Keats 48) d Tornadoes Red 69 (not supplied by club), Aces Sky 106 (Nathan Walsh 33, Reece Payne 27) d Tornadoes Black 90 (Callum Heap 19, Josh Sutherland 18), Bulls Maroon 118 (Travis Durnin 42, Kyle Jones 21) d Bulls 50 (Wil Johns 13, Jack Walker 10)

A-Women: Tornadoes Red 72 (Sarah Donovan 20, Jasmine Barrett 17) d Eaton Eagles 50 (Karinda Farrant 24, Taneika Handley 9), Aces Navy 66 (Alira Fotu 20, Sydney Meares 16) d Tornadoes Black 60 (Bree Chalk 15, Javene Fitch 15)

Fixtures (played Friday night)

A-Men: 6.30pm Tornadoes Red v Tornadoes Black, 7.30pm Aces Sky v Conquerors (Margaret River Recreation Centre), 8pm Bulls Maroon v Bulls Gold, Eaton Eagles v Bulls

A-Women: 6.30pm Tornadoes Black v Eaton Eagles, 8pm Tornadoes Red v Aces Sky