Penguin has gone a long way to assuring itself of a semi-final spot in the Basketball Tasmania State League after recording a 75-62 win over Wynyard in Thursday night’s match at Wynyard.
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Led by 23 points from import Zac White, the Blues were in control of the game for the vast majority, opening up a 12-point gap at the first break.
The Wildcats got to within six points during the second term, but the visitors refused to buckle, re-establishing the 12-point buffer and extending it out to as much as 20 points in the final term before cruising to the line and improving their record to 4-1.
Cameron Brown and Joe Chilcott also provided good support for White with 18 and 16 points respectively.
Tre Armstrong top-scored for the home side with 22 points, but no one else was able to reach double figures as the Wildcats dropped to third with a 3-2 record.
In Thursday night’s other men’s match, Glenorchy remained undefeated following a comfortable 99-76 victory over Clarence United.
Jack Stanwix led the Spartans with 30 points, while Matthew Young top-scored for the Cubs with 19 points.
