United’s regular season ending soon

GEELONG United’s men’s side will look to finish strong in the final weekend of the NBL1 South season, taking on Eltham at home this Saturday, July 19.

United have endured a tough 2025 season and sit 16th on the ladder with a 7-13 record.

It comes after three straight losses, their most recent being a six-point defeat at The Geelong Arena to 10th-placed Casey.

The away side started strong, but United were able to claw back and get within two points with just under a minute to go. However, the Cavaliers prevailed thanks to some clutch free throws.

Tristan Forsyth led the way for Geelong, with 24 points and ten rebounds, while George Blagojevic had 13 points and 12 rebounds himself.

Across the season, Forsyth has led the way for United, averaging 21.6 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.

Demarcus Gatlin has averaged 13.9 points per game, while Liam Herbert averages 13.6.

Meanwhile, Geelong United’s women’s side have a chance to go undefeated in the NBL1 South as it prepares for the last two regular
season matches.

In an incredible feat, United won its 19th and 20th straight game on the weekend against Dandenong and Casey, locking in top spot
on the ladder.

On Friday last week, the team beat the fifth-placed Dandenong Rangers by nine points. The match was tied with just under five minutes to play, but Geelong finished strong by scoring 11 of the last 13 points.

Captain Jaz Shelley stuffed the stat sheet, putting up 14 points, six rebounds, eight assists and five steals. Hannah Hank also dropped 23 points in 25 minutes.

United’s 20th win for the year came against the 11th-placed Casey in convincing fashion, smashing the Cavaliers by 37 points.

Shelley was again on triple double watch, with 17 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and four steals. Taylor Mole also had 20 points and
12 rebounds.

Throughout their undefeated season, United have been led by their captain Shelley, who is averaging almost 20 points, six rebounds and six assists a game. Hank is averaging 16.9 points per game, whilst Gemma Potter averages 15.8.

• Geelong United vs Keilor at Keilor Stadium tonight (Friday, July 18) – women 6.30pm, men 8.30pm
• Geelong United vs Eltham at The Geelong Arena tomorrow (Saturday, July 19) – women 5pm, men 7pm.