DREWITT'S BULBS MATCH REPORT: Foxwell's Career Night Powers Phoenix to Win

Looking for a win straight out of the FIBA Break and facing the second-placed Hawks, South East Melbourne had a slow start, falling 13-2 early in the first term.

But the on-court additions of Joe Wieskamp, Angus Glover, Tom Vodanovich and Foxwell proved impactful as the Phoenix were able to surge to a 13-0 run of their own to retake the lead.

Illawarra’s bigs threatened to take hold of the game, using their size and strength to dominate the boards and take a seven-point lead into the main break.

The Phoenix were a new side to start the second half erasing the margin almost instantaneously, Foxwell leading the charge as the hosts played with frantic pace.

The 21-year-old exploded in the second half scoring 14 points since the main break en route to a career high 22 points to go along with sixrebounds and seven assists.

Oh my FOXY!! 🤩

7️⃣ points to start the third! 🦊

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— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) November 30, 2024

The impact of the Eltham product on full display as his defensive prowess was felt, head coach Josh King praising his fledgling guard post-match.

Joe Wieskamp made his way back into the lineup after not featuring last game, the Iowa Hawkeye alumni responded by tallying 24 minutes 13 points and had a plus minus of +17 as he continues to build his confidence for the second half of the season.

Big man Jordan Hunter had a season high 23 points along with sixrebounds, including two threes showing his skill beyond the arc.

It counts and 1! 🙌

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— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) November 30, 2024

With less than a minute to go, Trey Kell III put up a last ditch effort in the face of Nathan Sobey but fell short as the Phoenix went on to win the game and keep their Play-In contention alive.

The Phoenix will next face the Cairns taipans at John Cain Arena on December 7th.

FULL TIME STATS

Hunter: 23p/6r/1a
Foxwell: 22p/5r/7a/2stls
Hurt: 13p/3r/2a/2stls
Glover: 13p/3r/5a/2stls/1blk
Wieskamp: 13p/3r/2a
Sobey: 12p/3r/2a/2stls
Lewis: 5p/4r/2stls
Vodanovich: 2p/2r/1blk
Walton Jr: 1r/1a
Kenyon: 2r

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