NZ Breakers defeat defending champions Illawarra Hawks by 42 points

Saturday 1 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 1 Nov 2025, 7:17am

In this story New Zealand Breakers, National Basketball League, Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Sam Mennenga, Illawarra Hawks, Izaiah Brockington

The New Zealand Breakers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 102-60 victory over the Illawarra Hawks in Wollongong. Sam Mennenga led the Breakers with a double-double in the NBL match.

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1. Stuff via The PostSat 1 Nov 2025, 12:17am

   NZ Breakers bounce back in style with 102-60 NBL thumping of Illawarra Hawks (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 1 Nov 2025, 7:17am

   Breakers dominate defending champs Illawarra Hawks in 42‑point rout (opens in new tab)