Belosevic's 37 points just enough against Districts

• Iva Belosevic records monster 37-point, 13-rebound double-double for Southern Tigers
• Tiahna Sears leads Central Districts with 25 points in narrow one-point defeat
• McKenzie Johnston completes double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds for Tigers

Southern Tigers vs Central Districts — Watch the Replay

The Southern Tigers defeated Central Districts 75-74 in a thrilling contest at STARplex. Iva Belosevic was absolutely on fire, powering the Tigers with a spectacular 37-point, 13-rebound double-double on outstanding 60 percent shooting from the field. McKenzie Johnston added a double-double of her own with 12 points and 10 rebounds along with eight assists.

In a game featuring 14 lead changes, Central Districts battled valiantly behind Tiahna Sears' 25-point performance and Shanique Lucas' 17 points. The Tigers controlled the glass with a 45-31 rebounding advantage, including 22 offensive boards that led to 24 second-chance points. Despite trailing for much of the game, Central Districts kept it close, shooting a solid 82.4 percent from the free-throw line, but ultimately fell short by the narrowest of margins.

Forestville @ Norwood — Watch the Replay

Forestville secured a commanding 77-60 win against Norwood at State Basketball Centre (Wayville). Gabriella Vidmar led the Eagles with 25 points including four three-pointers, while Samantha Simons contributed a well-rounded 17 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals.

The Eagles' defensive pressure proved decisive, forcing 25 turnovers and converting them into 15 points. Norwood struggled from the field, shooting a dismal 28.6 percent overall. Amanda Paschal (19 points) and Ke'Shunan James (17 points, eight rebounds) tried to keep Norwood competitive, but Forestville's balanced attack, including double-doubles from Rachael King (10 points, 10 rebounds) and Ella Sawyer (10 points, 10 rebounds), secured a comfortable 17-point victory.

Woodville vs South Adelaide  — Watch the Replay

Woodville edged South Adelaide 78-72 at Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre in a see-saw battle. Jasmin Fejo guided the Warriors with 19 points and eight assists, while Ambah Kowcun added a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, including three triples.

South Adelaide's Bianca Stasinowsky exploded for 23 points on exceptional 60 percent shooting, including five three-pointers, while Keira Gardiner contributed 20 points and seven rebounds. The game featured 15 lead changes and five ties, with Woodville's ability to force turnovers making the difference. The Warriors scored 24 points off South Adelaide's 22 turnovers and received balanced scoring with three players recording double-doubles, including Laura Erikstrup (10 points, 14 rebounds) and Genna Anderson (10 points, 10 rebounds).

Sturt vs Mavericks — Watch the Replay

Sturt dominated the Mavericks 81-51 at Springbank Secondary College behind a balanced offensive attack. Chelsea Portus led the Sabres with 13 points in just 16 minutes, while Nicola Mathews and Katia Stamatelopoulos each added 12 points in the convincing victory.

The Mavericks struggled mightily, shooting just 32.8 percent from the field and committing 26 turnovers. Aspen Williston provided a bright spot with 14 points and eight rebounds, but Sturt's efficiency proved overwhelming. The Sabres shot an impressive 47.7 percent from the field and dominated the paint, outscoring the Mavericks 38-24 inside. Zoe Walker-Roberts recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds as Sturt led by as many as 31 points.

West Adelaide vs North Adelaide — Watch the Replay

West Adelaide defeated North Adelaide 88-75 at Port Adelaide Recreation Centre behind Olivia Levicki's outstanding double-double. Levicki dominated with 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Sienna Grieger added 20 points including five three-pointers in the impressive road win.

North Adelaide's Jordyn Freer scored a game-high 24 points with four triples, and Mollie McKendrick recorded a stellar double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds on exceptional 60 percent shooting. However, West Adelaide controlled the boards (45-38), dominated inside scoring (38-28), and received valuable contributions from Ashlee Strawbridge (17 points) and Krystal Thompson (16 points). The Rockets pulled away in the second half after leading by just three at halftime to secure the 13-point victory.