NBL· Season 2022
Match Summary
Taranaki Mountainairs defeated Southland Sharks 97:86. The match was played in NBL 2022. League standings: Taranaki Mountainairs #1, Southland Sharks #9.
Rivalry since 2010
Taranaki Mountainairs vs Southland Sharks Head to Head Results· 33
Taranaki Mountainairs and Southland Sharks have met 33 times — Taranaki Mountainairs won 9, Southland Sharks won 24, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Southland Sharks leads the head-to-head with 24 victories from 33 meetings. A combined 5832 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 176.73 per match (2792 for the home side, 3040 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 33 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 33 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Southland Sharks are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 105–112 in 2018.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Taranaki Mountainairs sit #1 and Southland Sharks are #9 in the NBL table heading into this match.
Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Taranaki Mountainairs | GP18 | Won12 | Lost6 | Pts1612:1511 |
| #2 | Nelson Giants | GP18 | Won12 | Lost6 | Pts1506:1457 |
| #3 | Wellington Saints | GP18 | Won10 | Lost8 | Pts1694:1612 |
| #4 | Otago Nuggets | GP18 | Won10 | Lost8 | Pts1545:1533 |
| #5 | Auckland Tuatara | GP18 | Won10 | Lost8 | Pts1616:1467 |
| #6 | Bay Hawks | GP18 | Won10 | Lost8 | Pts1548:1520 |
| #7 | Canterbury Rams | GP18 | Won8 | Lost10 | Pts1495:1506 |
| #8 | Franklin Bulls | GP18 | Won7 | Lost11 | Pts1407:1473 |
| #9 | Southland Sharks | GP18 | Won6 | Lost12 | Pts1524:1622 |
| #10 | Manawatu Jets | GP18 | Won5 | Lost13 | Pts1437:1683 |
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Taranaki Mountainairs have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Southland Sharks show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 10 May 2026