Piping hot: Comets star Anderson drops 31 on Hills

• Piper Anderson's 31-point masterclass leads Sydney to commanding victory against Hills
• Madeleine Norris records impressive double-double with 26 points and 17 rebounds for Sutherland
• Leilani Mitchell's 24-point effort not enough as Hornsby KuRingGai defeats Central Coast
• Shyla Heal records impressive double-double with 13 points, 16 rebounds and 7 assists as Bankstown dominates Sydney
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Sydney vs Hills — Watch the Replay

Sydney (91) defeated Hills (71) at Hills Basketball Stadium. Piper Anderson delivered an explosive 31-point performance, shooting an impressive 9-from-21 from the field, including 4-from-11 from three-point range. Abigail Curtin dominated inside with a double-double of 26 points and 13 rebounds while shooting an efficient 8-from-18 from the field.

Sydney established control early, building a lead that reached 28 points during the contest. Their balanced attack featured four players scoring in double figures, with Mikayla Pirini adding 11 points on efficient 5-from-7 shooting. Hills struggled to contain Sydney's offensive firepower despite Elizabeth Smith's 14 points and seven assists, and Jade Kirisome's team-high 15 points.

Hornsby KuRingGai vs Central Coast — Watch the Replay

Hornsby KuRingGai (77) defeated Central Coast (68) at Breakers Indoor Sports Stadium. Hornsby built a 19-point advantage during the game, dominating the boards with a 52-41 rebounding edge and displaying exceptional free-throw shooting at 90.9 percent (20-from-22).

Central Coast struggled despite WNBA veteran Leilani Mitchell's outstanding 24-point performance. The dynamic duo of Jasmine Forcadilla and Tai Wakelin-Gray added 15 points each, with Wakelin-Gray securing a double-double by grabbing 14 rebounds and snagging five steals. However, Central Coast's 30.4 percent shooting from the field ultimately doomed their chances.

Sutherland vs BA CoE — Watch the Replay

Sutherland (72) edged out BA CoE (69) at BA Centre of Excellence (AIS) in a tightly contested affair featuring 16 lead changes. Madeleine Norris delivered a stellar double-double with 26 points and 17 rebounds, while Aliza Fabbro contributed 16 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in the winning effort.

BA CoE's Sitaya Fagan matched Norris with 26 points of her own, shooting an impressive 5-from-9 from beyond the arc. The closely fought battle saw neither team lead by more than seven points, with Sutherland's 59-46 rebounding advantage proving decisive. The contest showcased the talents of Australia's emerging stars, with both teams displaying strong perimeter shooting.

Norths Bears vs Maitland — Watch the Replay

Norths Bears (87) secured a win against Maitland (75) at Maitland Federation Centre in a competitive matchup featuring 15 lead changes. Peggy Schell led the Bears with an efficient 19 points on 8-from-10 shooting, while Madeleine O'Hehir and Carla Pitman added 17 and 15 points respectively.

Maitland's Shakera Reilly delivered a game-high 25 points, including 3-from-9 from three-point range, and Kasey Neubert contributed 17 points along with four blocks. Despite Maitland's strong interior defense with six blocks, Norths Bears dominated the paint with 60 points inside compared to Maitland's 40, ultimately sealing the victory with a balanced team effort.

Manly Warringah vs Illawarra — Watch the Replay

Manly Warringah (84) defeated Illawarra (67) at Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre. Taylor Wurtz led the charge with a superb 25-point performance, including 5-from-9 from three-point range, while Josie Bulman controlled the glass with 13 rebounds.

Illawarra struggled despite Asha Phillips' outstanding 22 points on efficient 9-from-15 shooting. Manly's three-point shooting proved decisive as they connected on 12-from-26 attempts (46.2%) compared to Illawarra's dismal 3-from-20 (15%). Chloe Dix provided a spark off the bench with 10 points on perfect 4-from-5 shooting, helping Manly extend their lead to as many as 24 points during the contest.

Bankstown vs Sydney — Watch the Replay

The Bankstown Bruins overwhelmed the Sydney Comets 96-77 at Comets Stadium in an impressive display of offensive firepower. Juliunn Redmond was exceptional with 33 points on 57 percent shooting, while Jada Rice contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds in the dominant victory.

Bankstown seized control early, building a 27-point lead behind stellar ball movement (21 assists) and dominant inside play (62 points in the paint). Shyla Heal filled the stat sheet with 13 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals in a stellar all-round performance. Abigail Curtin led Sydney with 29 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Bankstown's balanced attack.

Manly Warringah vs Hills — Watch the Replay

Manly Warringah secured a commanding 74-50 victory against Hills Hornets at Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre. Sari Mowbray led the offensive charge with 13 points, including three triples, while Taylor Wurtz and Antonia Henderson each added 11 points.

The Seahawks dominated the glass, out-rebounding Hills 52-41, and played stifling defence, holding their opponents to a dismal 26.2 percent shooting from the field. Henderson notched a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds, while Kimberley Hodge contributed 12 points on efficient 60 percent shooting. Elizabeth Smith was Hills' top scorer with just nine points as the team struggled to find offensive rhythm.

Central Coast vs Penrith — Watch the Replay

Penrith Panthers defeated Central Coast Crusaders 73-58 at Breakers Indoor Sports Stadium behind dominant performances from their frontcourt duo. Mia Heide was outstanding with 19 points and 20 rebounds, while Jordan Vasquez registered 20 points and 17 rebounds to control the interior.

Leilani Mitchell poured in 26 points for Central Coast, but her efforts weren't enough as the Crusaders shot just 26.9 percent from the field. Penrith pulled away in the second half, dominating the boards 53-41 and blocking seven shots to secure the victory. Teagan Edwards added 10 points and 6 rebounds for the Panthers.

Hornsby KuRingGai vs Maitland — Watch the Replay

Hornsby KuRingGai Spiders edged the Maitland Mustangs 78-71 in a thrilling contest at The Brickpit that featured 21 lead changes. Jessie May Hall delivered a spectacular performance with 31 points, including 4-of-9 from beyond the arc, while Keira Hudson contributed 26 points on efficient 56 percent shooting.

The Spiders connected on 9-of-20 three-pointers (45 percent) to overcome Maitland's inside presence. Shakera Reilly led the Mustangs with 21 points, while Mila Wawszkowicz added 19 points and Sydney Hunter recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Hornsby pulled away late, winning the rebounding battle to secure their sixth victory.

Newcastle vs Norths Bears — Watch the Replay

Newcastle Falcons escaped with a narrow 84-82 victory over Norths Bears at Newcastle Basketball Stadium in a game that featured 13 lead changes. Nicole Munger delivered a dominant double-double with 19 points and 16 rebounds, while Hannah Chicken matched her scoring output with 19 points on stellar 69 percent shooting.

The Hunters won despite trailing for much of the fourth quarter, using a balanced attack with four players scoring in double figures. Carla Pitman led Norths with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Ruby Perkins added 16 points and 11 rebounds. Newcastle shot an efficient 45 percent from the field and controlled the boards down the stretch to secure the hard-fought win.

Inner West vs Albury Wodonga  — Watch the Replay

Inner West Bulls outlasted Albury Wodonga Bandits 97-91 in a high-scoring overtime thriller at Lauren Jackson Sports Centre. Kristina Moore was sensational with 34 points, including 5-of-12 from three-point range, while Tahlia Tupaea contributed 20 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists in the victory.

The contest was tightly contested throughout with 25 lead changes and eight ties. Riley Lupfer (24 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists) and Brynn Masikewich (24 points, 9 rebounds) led the Bandits' attack. Inner West's superior three-point shooting (15-of-41) ultimately made the difference in the exciting overtime finish, as they connected on key shots in the extra period.

Sutherland vs Canberra — Watch the Replay

Sutherland Sharks defeated Canberra Capitals 82-69 at Southern Cross Basketball Stadium behind a masterful performance from Madeleine Norris. The star forward tallied 29 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists on 56 percent shooting, including 4-of-8 from beyond the arc.

Aliza Fabbro added 25 points, converting 16-of-17 free throws in a stellar offensive display. The Sharks seized control with a 17-0 scoring run and held Canberra to just 34 percent shooting. Mikala Williams led the Capitals with 21 points, while Carlie Smith recorded a dominant double-double with 18 points and 20 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome Sutherland's balanced attack and efficient shooting.