Hawks finish FIBA Intercontinental Cup with dominant win over Utsunomiya Brex
21 Sep
1
min read


With three games in three nights, Head Coach Justin Tatum managed the workload, resting Tyler Harvey, JaVale McGee and Jonah Bolden. That opened the door for extended minutes from the Hawks’ bench-mob, and they delivered in a big way.
Harry Froling powered his way to 14 points and 7 rebounds in 25 minutes as a starter, while Luca Yates impressed with 13 points on 6-of-10 shooting to go along with a team-high 9 boards. JaQuori McLaughlin led all Hawks scorers with 15. Kobe McDowell-White was sharp with 12 points and 4 assists, while Biwali Bayles and Jonah Antonio each added 9.
Daniel Grida also gave a spark off the bench, finishing with 6 points and 8 rebounds in just over 10 minutes of action.
The Hawks set the tone early with a 26-14 opening quarter and never looked back, controlling the glass and locking down defensively.
The Hawks now head back to Wollongong to prepare for their NBL season opener this Saturday at the WIN Entertainment Centre against the Tasmania JackJumpers, who are 1-1 to start their campaign, including a gritty win in Perth.
Don’t miss the action – get your tickets now through Ticketmaster, and make sure you’re there early to witness the unveiling of the championship banner at the WIN Entertainment Centre.
Check out our social media channels for more highlights, behind-the-scenes content, and photos from the tournament.
2025 – FIBA INTERCONTINENTAL CUP (Boxscore)
ILLAWARRA HAWKS 93 (McLaughlin 15, H. Froling 14, Yates 13, McDowell-White 12)
UTSUNOMIYA BREX 69

19 Sep
Hawks Fall in Overtime Heartbreaker to Flamengo in FIBA Intercontinental Cup Opener

17 Sep
Illawarra Hawks announce the signing of Jonah Antonio

15 Sep
Illawarra Hawks announce the signing of Biwali Bayles.

4 Sep
Illawarra Hawks announce signing of JaQuori McLaughlin

7 Aug
The Illawarra Hawks announce the signing of global talent, Jonah Bolden.

5 Aug
ILLAWARRA HAWKS WELCOME JOHNY NARKLE AS DEVELOPMENT PLAYER FOR NBL26

1 Aug
Illawarra Hawks Welcome NBA Champion JaVale McGee to Wollongong

31 Jul
"Lee for Three!”: Hyunjung Lee Departs Hawks for Japan Opportunity

28 Jul
JACKSON BALL SIGNS WITH ILLAWARRA HAWKS AS DEVELOPMENT PLAYER FOR NBL26

21 Jul
Illawarra Hawks NBL26 Memberships on sale now!

15 Jul
NBL Champions Illawarra Hawks Soar to FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Singapore

9 Jul
Harry Froling signs as injury replacement

3 Jul
Davo Hickey selected in 14-man Boomers squad

27 Jun
Lachlan Olbrich Drafted to Chicago Bulls

26 Jun
Blitz heads to Canberra

25 Jun
Olbrich's journey to the NBA Draft
Support your team with the latest gear
Grab your latest team releases before they're gone.

Get the latest Team Updates
Breaking news & special offers. Direct to your inbox.

