THE Perth Redbacks’ men’s team enjoyed a stellar start to their title defence with two wins in the opening round of the State Basketball League.
On Friday night they defeated Lakeside Lightning 102-88 at Belmont Oasis, with Maurice Barrow nabbing 33 points.
Cairns Taipans player Alex Loughton scored an impressive 23 points.
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READ NOWEarlier in the night, the Redbacks’ women’s team went down to Lakeside 73-84, although Mikayla Pirini and Kayla Standish both scored 18 points.
The Redbacks’ men’s team took down the Geraldton Buccaneers 100-81 on Saturday at Belmont Oasis.
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