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Hawks Rally Past United 91-89 After 13-Point Deficit

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 12:13 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Illawarra Hawks ended a three-game skid with a 91-89 win over Melbourne United at John Cain Arena.
The Hawks erased a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to secure the victory.
Milton Doyle’s free throw with 4.5 seconds left clinched the game.
Illawarra forced nine turnovers and held United to six field goals in the final period.

History

Historical Context

In 2001 the Wollongong Hawks won the NBL title, erasing a 13-point second-half deficit to beat the Townsville Crocodiles 108-95, a comeback that defined the club’s reputation for resilience. That legacy resurfaced in 2024 when the Illawarra Hawks rallied from a 13-point fourth-quarter hole at John Cain Arena to defeat Melbourne United 91-89 on Milton Doyle’s free throw. The pattern underscores the Hawks’ clutch performance.

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Story summary

Illawarra Hawks ended a three-game skid with a 91-89 win over Melbourne United at John Cain Arena.
The Hawks erased a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to secure the victory.
Milton Doyle’s free throw with 4.5 seconds left clinched the game.
Illawarra forced nine turnovers and held United to six field goals in the final period.

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