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Jul
South Women
Keely Froling posts 26-17 double-double
NBL1 South Conference: Round 13 — Saturday, July 5, 2025
- Casey held off Dandenong 80-75 with Esra McGoldrick posting a dominant double-double
- Launceston's Keely Froling recorded 26 points and 17 rebounds in victory over Mt Gambier
- Knox crushed Nunawading 86-40 behind Alicia Froling's 20-point performance
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Launceston 72 def Mt Gambier 60 — Watch the Replay
Keely Froling dominated with 26 points and 17 rebounds as Launceston defeated Mt Gambier 72-60 at Elphin Sports Stadium. Megan Mullings delivered an impressive all-around performance with 20 points, nine rebounds, four blocks, and three steals, while the Tornadoes' defense limited the Pioneers to just 30.9 percent shooting from the field.
Isabella Brancatisano led Mt Gambier with a double-double of 15 points and 13 rebounds, adding five assists and four steals. Chloe Hildebrand contributed 10 points and five rebounds, but Mt Gambier's offensive struggles were evident as they shot just 6-from-32 (18.8 percent) from three-point range. Launceston dominated the glass with a 54-40 rebounding advantage and scored 14 fast-break points to Mt Gambier's two.
Casey 80 def Dandenong 75 — Watch the Replay
Esra McGoldrick delivered a stellar performance with 17 points and 12 rebounds as Casey edged Dandenong 80-75 at Dandenong Basketball Stadium. The visitors showcased exceptional efficiency at the free throw line, hitting 27-from-29 (93.1 percent), while Jaden Owens contributed a triple-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Dandenong's Dallas Loughridge erupted for a game-high 32 points on 10-from-23 shooting, including 3-from-7 from beyond the arc and 9-from-10 from the charity stripe. Georgia Booth added 14 points and nine rebounds for the Rangers, who struggled from deep, shooting just 26.7 percent. Despite controlling the lead for over 34 minutes, Dandenong couldn't hold off Casey's balanced attack that featured four players in double figures.
Keilor 76 def Diamond Valley 63 — Watch the Replay
Jasmine Dickey dominated with 31 points, eight assists, and four steals as Keilor secured a comfortable 76-63 victory against Diamond Valley at Keilor Stadium. Isobelle Wightman added 19 points on exceptional 7-from-13 shooting, while Penina Davidson recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Diamond Valley's Tayha Watkins led her team with 25 points and six rebounds on efficient 8-from-15 shooting. Despite Erin Riley's 15 points and Sophie Byrnes adding 10, the Eagles struggled from three-point range, converting just 6-from-26 attempts (23.1 percent). Keilor's superior shooting (45.9 percent) and fast-break points (14-2) proved decisive in a game they controlled throughout.
Geelong 80 def Frankston 62 — Watch the Replay
Taylor Mole caught fire for 23 points on outstanding 9-from-14 shooting, including 5-from-8 from three-point range, as Geelong overpowered Frankston 80-62 at The Geelong Arena. Gemma Potter recorded a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Hannah Hank contributed 11 points and eight boards in the convincing victory.
Frankston's Louise Brown posted a dominant double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds, going 11-from-21 from the field. Marta Hermida added 20 points, but Frankston's lacklustre three-point shooting (3-from-22, 13.6 percent) hampered their offensive rhythm. Geelong's balanced attack, with five players scoring in double figures and 25 bench points, sealed their triumph.
Ballarat 79 def Kilsyth 77 — Watch the Replay
Georgia Woolley poured in 25 points as Ballarat edged Kilsyth 79-77 in a thrilling overtime contest at The Minerdome Stadium. Kaleena Lewis added 22 points, including 4-from-11 from beyond the arc, while Julia Gladkova posted a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds in a game that featured 25 lead changes.
Kilsyth was led by Abby O'Connor and Nikita Young, who each scored 22 points. O'Connor added eight rebounds and five assists, while Young grabbed seven boards. Anamaria Virjoghe dominated the glass with 13 rebounds to go with eight points. Despite controlling the boards with a 54-51 rebounding advantage, Kilsyth couldn't secure the victory as Ballarat shot a superb 92.9 percent from the free-throw line.
Knox 86 def Nunawading 40 — Watch the Replay
Alicia Froling scored 20 points on impressive 7-from-12 shooting as Knox demolished Nunawading 86-40 at Nunawading Basketball Centre. Kristy Wallace added 14 points on efficient 6-from-8 shooting, while Paige Bradley and Katelyn Young each contributed 13 points in a thoroughly dominant performance.
Nunawading struggled mightily on offense, shooting a dismal 20.3 percent from the field and committing 13 turnovers. Shaneice Swain led the Spectres with 14 points, while Rachel Brewster added 12. Knox controlled every aspect of the game, leading by as many as 48 points and outscoring Nunawading 42-14 in the paint.
Sandringham 82 def Melbourne 79 — Watch the Replay
Klara Wischer filled the stat sheet with 17 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and four steals as Sandringham edged Melbourne 82-79 at Southern Basketball Stadium. Funda Nakkasoglu added 16 points, while Isis Lopes contributed 12 points, six assists, and two steals in a tightly contested battle featuring 19 lead changes.
Melbourne's Eve Braslis delivered an outstanding performance with 23 points on 10-from-15 shooting, while Indiah Bowyer scored 19 points and Ella Tofaeono recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Despite Melbourne's superior field goal percentage (45.5 percent to 40.8 percent), Sandringham's efficiency at the free-throw line (17-from-19, 89.5 percent) proved decisive.
Waverley 75 def Eltham 65 — Watch the Replay
Rebecca Cole scored 21 points and dished out four assists as Waverley defeated Eltham 75-65 at Montmorency Secondary College. Carley Ernst added 18 points, including 4-from-9 from three-point range, while Sophia Locandro recorded a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds in a convincing victory.
Eltham's Kennedy Dickie led all scorers with 23 points on efficient 10-from-15 shooting, while Julia Drop contributed 16 points, including 4-from-9 from beyond the arc. Rebecca Pizzey added a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, but Eltham's poor free throw shooting (6-from-13, 46.2 percent) and rebounding deficit (48-33) proved costly. Waverley controlled the glass with 20 offensive rebounds, leading to a 8-4 advantage in second-chance points.
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