Despite leading for much of the game and 37-points from John Philip the IMB Illawarra Seahawks came up short - 90:101 - against a fired up Newcastle Hunters, who played an intense 48-minute game.

Seahawks committed an unwanted 24-turnovers, way above the team goal and found it tough to execute down the stretch.

Coach Matt Flinn noted that due to NBL commitments for several of in the squad, the Seahawks are "a little underdown at this stage of the season, we are yet to have a full squad at training" and "inconsistency although not tolerated, is expected"

Dan Jackson debut produced 13-points & 10-boards and Dom Cooks had 10-points, 6-boards and handed out 6-assists.

The home team connected on 14 triples, whilst Illawarra could manage just 7.

Boxscore: Illawarra Seahawks 90 - Newcastle Hunters 101

Next Game:

Illawarra are on the road again this weekend, taking on Hornsby Spiders at "The Brickpit" on Saturday.