NBL· Season 2026
Match Summary
Southland Sharks defeated Auckland Tuatara 111:94. The match was played in NBL 2026. League standings: Southland Sharks #3, Auckland Tuatara #2.
Rivalry since 2022
Southland Sharks vs Auckland Tuatara Head to Head Results· 10
Southland Sharks and Auckland Tuatara have met 10 times — Southland Sharks won 4, Auckland Tuatara won 6, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2022. Auckland Tuatara leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 10 meetings. A combined 1729 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 172.90 per match (832 for the home side, 897 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 92–102 in 2025.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Southland Sharks sit #3 and Auckland Tuatara are #2 in the NBL table heading into this match.
NBL - Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Canterbury Rams | GP6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Pts585:522 |
| #2 | Auckland Tuatara | GP6 | Won5 | Lost1 | Pts580:525 |
| #3 | Southland Sharks | GP7 | Won5 | Lost2 | Pts642:608 |
| #4 | Wellington Saints | GP6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Pts628:548 |
| #5 | Otago Nuggets | GP6 | Won4 | Lost2 | Pts526:500 |
| #6 | Taranaki Airs | GP7 | Won3 | Lost4 | Pts594:646 |
| #7 | Franklin Bulls | GP8 | Won3 | Lost5 | Pts765:798 |
| #8 | Nelson Giants | GP6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Pts536:554 |
| #9 | Tauranga Whai | GP6 | Won2 | Lost4 | Pts520:560 |
| #10 | Manawatu Jets | GP8 | Won2 | Lost6 | Pts741:832 |
| #11 | Bay Hawks | GP6 | Won1 | Lost5 | Pts557:581 |
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Southland Sharks have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Auckland Tuatara show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 14 May 2026