The Venom were clicking on all cylinders playing like the days of old League I champion caliber team they used to be. They move on to the second round vs the winner between the Moles and Slash upcoming game. They beat the #8 Rhinos 113-107 with Jay Donati leading the way scoring 22 points with 13 boards and 6 rebounds. Blaine Skates turned back time scoring 17 points with 6 boards and 11 assists. Agustin Olvera scored 24 off the bench.

For the Rhinos, Aaron Arkell scored 18 with 6 boards and 7 assists while his twin terror Albert Gaskin scored 17 with 8 boards and 7 assists, just was not enough.