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Ringwood Hawks

04-11 18:00

101 - 94

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Ringwood Hawks

101

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The Ringwood Hawks secured a hard-fought 101-94 victory over the Northern Force in a high-scoring National Basketball League1 South contest at Ringwood's home court on Saturday evening. This result was crucial for the Hawks' playoff positioning, as they managed to hold off a persistent Force team in a game that remained competitive until the final minutes. The Hawks established an early lead with efficient perimeter shooting, but the Northern Force fought back consistently, cutting the deficit to single digits multiple times in the second half. The key stretch came midway through the fourth quarter when the Hawks' defense forced several consecutive turnovers, leading to fast-break points that extended their lead to a more comfortable margin. Standout performances included the Hawks' primary scorer who delivered a clutch three-pointer to halt a late Force rally, while the Force's center recorded a double-double in a valiant losing effort. The win strengthens the Hawks' standing in the NBL1 South league table, moving them closer to a top-four spot, while the Northern Force will rue missed opportunities in a game that could have gone either way. The Hawks' coach praised his team's composure down the stretch, stating, "We showed great resilience when they made their runs. Executing our sets in the half-court was the difference." The Force's manager noted, "We battled hard but their experience in crucial moments was evident. We need to clean up our ball handling in the fourth quarter." The starting lineups featured the Hawks' usual backcourt duo controlling the tempo, while the Force relied on their physical frontcourt to dominate the paint.