Falcons Soar Past Thunder in 104-88 Victory

Waverley defeated NW Tasmania 104-88 on Saturday at Waverley Basketball Centre, riding a dominant performance from their bench to secure the win. The Falcons controlled the game behind Mason Forbes' double-double of 16 points and 10 boards, with the big man shooting a perfect 8-of-9 from the field. Robbie Heath came off the bench to add 19 points, while Malik Meunier contributed 18 points on efficient 67 percent shooting. Waverley's ball security proved crucial, committing just 7 turnovers compared to NW Tasmania's 18, converting those mistakes into 15 points. The home team also dominated in the paint with 50 points inside. The Thunder were led by Lachlan Barker's 23 points, including 3-of-4 from outside, while Kye Savage added 20 points despite struggling from three-point range. Archer Woodhill provided solid interior presence with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Despite connecting on 40 percent from deep compared to Waverley's 32 percent, NW Tasmania couldn't overcome their turnover woes and were outscored 15-4 in fast break points. **WAVERLEY FALCONS 104 (Robbie Heath 19, Malik Meunier 18, Mason Forbes 16).** **NW TASMANIA THUNDER 88 (Lachlan Barker 23, Kye Savage 20, Archer Woodhill 12).** #NBL1 #GameDay