5 Jul 2015

Southland win NZ basketball title

9:42 pm on 5 July 2015

The Southland Sharks have beaten the defending champions, the Wellington Saints, 72-68 in the National Basketball League final in Wellington.

Kevin Braswell captain of the Southland Sharks holds the NBL trophy after winning the final.

Kevin Braswell captain of the Southland Sharks holds the NBL trophy after winning the final. Photo: Photosport

It is Southland's second title and is the Sharks' 16th consecutive victory, setting a new NBL record for most wins in a row.