TIGHT END TO GAME TO GET THE WIN

IMS Payroll Hawks have won the game off a Jarrod Kenny alley-oop layup on the buzzer for the 91-89 win over the Canterbury Rams.

Rams looked like they were going to come away with the upset win when forward Matt Rogers was fouled on a make with a chance to take a one point lead with 0.8 seconds left.

A Rogers free throw rattled around the hoop, but the Hawks managed to tip the ball off rim, which after a lengthy discussion from the referees, the decision was made that there was no goal tend and that the Hawks would have possession at half way from a time out they called.

Hawks coach Tab Baldwin then drew up the play which went to plan with the Kenny game winner.

Guard Marco Alexander continues his good run of form, scoring a game high 28, as the Hawks move to 6-2.

Rams stormed back into the contest in the third quarter, outscoring the home side 37-14.

But the Hawks would return the favour, winning the final period 31-16.

Matt Rogers scored 28 points and new recruit Marcel Jones gave Canterbury and extra offensive option, scoring 11 points off the bench.