
25
May
North Women
Bowman delivers 23-point, 18-rebound double-double
NBL1 North Women Round 4 — May 24-25, 2025
- Chelsey Perry exploded for 33 points as Rockhampton defeated Gold Coast 87-81
- Samantha Bowman recorded a dominant double-double with 23 points and 18 rebounds in Townsville's win
- Shannon Ryan powered Sunshine Coast to victory with 31 points and 14 rebounds
Rockhampton vs Gold Coast — Watch the Replay
Chelsey Perry erupted for 33 points as the Rockhampton Cyclones secured an 87-81 victory against Gold Coast at Bravus Arena. Perry shot an outstanding 56.5% from the field, including going 11-from-18 from two-point range, while Moira Joiner recorded a stellar triple-double with 21 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists for the visitors.
The back-and-forth contest featured nine lead changes, but Rockhampton controlled the tempo for over 30 minutes of game time. Despite Gold Coast's Katie Deeble contributing 24 points and six assists, and Juna Umezawa adding a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, the Cyclones' superior ball movement (27 assists to 18) and rebounding advantage (50-38) proved decisive. Rockhampton now prepares to face Cairns in Round 5.
Townsville vs Ipswich — Watch the Replay
Samantha Bowman delivered a dominant double-double with 23 points and 18 rebounds as Townsville defeated Ipswich 72-61 at JBS Stadium. Bowman controlled the paint, shooting an efficient 9-from-14 from the field and grabbing six offensive boards, while Shaylee Browning added 19 points on 50% shooting.
Ipswich's Kahlaijah Dean put on an impressive individual display with 28 points on 11-from-21 shooting, but the Force struggled from beyond the arc, converting just five of their 28 three-point attempts (17.9%). The game featured 26 lead changes, highlighting its competitive nature, but Townsville's superior efficiency (43.5% field goal percentage) and interior presence (38-34 points in the paint) ultimately secured the win. Chailee Ward contributed 13 points and eight rebounds for Townsville.
Sunshine Coast vs Northside — Watch the Replay
Shannon Ryan produced a stellar performance with 31 points and 14 rebounds as Sunshine Coast edged Northside 91-89 in a thrilling contest at Caloundra Indoor Stadium. Ryan dominated inside, shooting an exceptional 14-from-22 from the field while adding two blocks in a commanding display.
Northside's Courtney Woods nearly matched Ryan with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists in a losing effort. The game was exceptionally close with 32 lead changes and 13 ties, showcasing the competitive balance between the teams. Erin Bollmann recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 assists for Sunshine Coast, while Saskia Gunness contributed 20 points and four steals for Northside. The Phoenix's 58-32 advantage in points in the paint proved crucial in securing the narrow victory.
Brisbane vs SW Metro — Watch the Replay
Ashley Arlen powered Brisbane to a hard-fought 78-75 overtime victory against SW Metro at Hibiscus Sports Stadium. Arlen recorded a dominant double-double with 29 points and 20 rebounds, shooting an efficient 9-from-16 from the field and adding nine free throws on 10 attempts.
The closely contested battle featured 18 lead changes and eight ties, with Brisbane holding a slight rebounding advantage (66-49) that proved crucial in the extra period. SW Metro's Stephanie Bairstow recorded a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Beyonce Bea added 18 points and 12 boards in defeat. Jessica Relf contributed 14 points and seven rebounds for Brisbane, which overcame 30 turnovers to secure the win. Both teams struggled from the field, shooting below 33%.
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