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It's Cole's world: Bec has 27-point double-double

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It's Cole's world: Bec has 27-point double-double
It's Cole's world: Bec has 27-point double-double

Bec Cole poured in 27 points and had 10 assists in Waverley's six-point win against Hobart. Photo: Ian Knight Photography

NBL1 South Women's Conference: Round 12 — Saturday, June 28, 2025

Waverley 88 def Hobart 82 — Watch the Replay

Bec Cole delivered a stellar 27-point, 10-assist double-double as Waverley edged Hobart 88-82 at Waverley Basketball Centre. The Falcons overcame a 16-point deficit through an explosive 25-0 scoring run, with Carley Ernst adding 24 points and 10 rebounds on an efficient 10-from-16 shooting.

Sharna Thompson led Hobart with 20 points, including 6-from-12 from three-point range, while Kayla Steindl contributed 19 points with an impressive 6-from-10 shooting. Despite Hobart's hot outside shooting (42.3 percent from three), Waverley dominated the paint with 50 points inside compared to Hobart's 24, and their 52-38 rebounding advantage proved decisive in the close contest.

Casey 90 def Bendigo 76 — Watch the Replay

Sharne Robati delivered a dominant 22-point performance as Casey defeated Bendigo 90-76 at Red Energy Arena Bendigo. Robati was on fire, shooting an outstanding 11-from-19 from the field for a 57.9 percent clip, while Esra McGoldrick added 19 points with a near-perfect 8-from-9 shooting display and five blocks.

The Cavaliers controlled the tempo throughout, building a 16-point lead during a game that featured excellent ball movement with 17 assists. Bendigo's Taisheka Porchia (19 points, 13 rebounds) and Cassidy McLean (16 points, 10 rebounds) both secured double-doubles, but their combined effort wasn't enough to overcome Casey's 48.6 percent shooting from the field compared to Bendigo's 38.3 percent.

Dandenong 83 def Kilsyth 73 — Watch the Replay

Nyadiew Puoch and Georgia Booth each scored 22 points as Dandenong secured an 83-73 victory against Kilsyth at Kilsyth Sports Centre. Despite Abby O'Connor's outstanding 33-point outburst for the Cobras on an efficient 12-from-19 shooting, the Rangers' balanced attack proved too much to overcome.

Dallas Loughridge contributed 16 points and seven assists for Dandenong, who dominated inside with 40 points in the paint compared to Kilsyth's 22. The Rangers capitalized on 15 Kilsyth turnovers to generate 13 points, and their defensive effort held the Cobras to just 34.2 percent shooting from the field while shooting 40.5 percent themselves.

Knox 100 def Eltham 56 — Watch the Replay

Alicia Froling powered Knox to a commanding 100-56 victory against Eltham at Montmorency Secondary College with 18 points on an efficient 7-from-12 shooting. The Raiders showed their depth with four players scoring in double figures, including Paige Burrows and Agnes Emma-Nnopu who added 15 points each.

Knox was dominant on both ends, shooting a solid 52.1 percent from the field while holding Eltham to just 36.4 percent. The Raiders' impressive ball movement resulted in 24 assists compared to Eltham's 13, and they controlled the glass with a 44-26 rebounding advantage. Lil Dart led Eltham with 14 points in the lopsided contest.

Melbourne 92 def Launceston 89 (OT) — Watch the Replay

Sara Blicavs delivered a clutch 26-point, 11-rebound double-double as Melbourne edged Launceston 92-89 in overtime at Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre. Isobel Borlase also recorded a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds, while Indiah Bowyer contributed 19 points in the thrilling contest.

Keely Froling led Launceston with 24 points and 10 rebounds, supported by Megan Mullings' impressive 21 points on 8-from-9 shooting. Despite shooting better from three-point range (25.8 percent to 21.4 percent), Launceston couldn't overcome Melbourne's dominance in the paint (50-44) and on the glass (45-43) in a game that featured 12 lead changes.

Geelong 89 def Nunawading 48 — Watch the Replay

Jaz Shelley exploded for 22 points, including 5-from-9 from three-point range, as Geelong demolished Nunawading 89-48 at The Geelong Arena. The Supercats' offensive display was complemented by Taylor Mole's 18 points, including 4-from-9 from beyond the arc, and Hannah Hank's 13 points.

Geelong's defensive intensity stifled Nunawading, holding them to a dismal 29.7 percent shooting from the field while forcing 24 turnovers. The Supercats moved the ball exceptionally well with 23 assists to Nunawading's 11, and their balanced attack saw five players score in double figures. Laina Snyder led Nunawading with 10 points in the lacklustre effort.

Keilor 87 def Ringwood 80 — Watch the Replay

Isabelle Bourne dominated with 26 points on 11-from-19 shooting as Keilor secured an 87-80 victory against Ringwood at Keilor Stadium. Maddison Rocci added 18 points and six assists, while Penina Davidson contributed a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds in the hard-fought contest.

Despite Camille Hobby's impressive 23-point, 10-rebound performance for Ringwood, the Hawks couldn't overcome Keilor's balanced attack. The Thunder shot an efficient 47.1 percent from the field and showed their depth with seven players scoring seven or more points. Annabel Deerbon added 19 points for Ringwood, including 4-from-9 from three-point range, in the close defeat.

Sandringham 79 def Ballarat 50 — Watch the Replay

Funda Nakkasoglu led the way with 20 points as Sandringham cruised to a 79-50 victory against Ballarat at The Minerdome Stadium. Lucy Cochrane contributed 14 points and eight rebounds on an outstanding 6-from-8 shooting, while also adding four blocks to her impressive stat line.

Sandringham's defensive pressure was the story of the game, forcing 27 Ballarat turnovers and converting them into 16 points. The Sabres shot an efficient 48.5 percent from the field compared to Ballarat's lacklustre 27.9 percent, and their balanced attack featured five players scoring in double figures. Kaleena Lewis led Ballarat with 14 points in the lopsided defeat.

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