
25
May
West Women
Eastern Suns' Karly carves up Perry Lakes for 35
NBL1 West Conference Round 8 — May 24-25, 2025:
- Karly Murphy dominates with 35 points and 17 rebounds as Eastern Suns defeat Perry Lakes Hawks 82-71
- Teige Morrell explodes for 34 points and 14 rebounds in Lakeside Lightning's 78-69 win against Goldfields Giants
- Georgia Denehey catches fire with 9 three-pointers in Perth Redbacks' commanding 111-88 victory over Willetton Tigers
Rockingham Flames vs Joondalup Wolves — Watch the Replay
Rockingham Flames secured a commanding 114-94 victory against the Joondalup Wolves at Mike Barnett Sports Complex. Marena Whittle delivered an outstanding performance with 31 points and eight rebounds, shooting an efficient 63.2% from the field, while Alexandra Sharp recorded a dominant double-double with 26 points and 12 rebounds for the Flames.
This win extends Rockingham's impressive form, showcasing their offensive firepower with six players scoring in double figures. The Flames shot a stellar 50% from three-point range, making 16-from-32 attempts, while Joondalup struggled from beyond the arc at 27.6%. Sydney Erikstrup contributed 21 points on 57.1% shooting to help Rockingham control the contest throughout.
Cockburn Cougars vs Mandurah Magic — Watch the Replay
The Cockburn Cougars edged out Mandurah Magic 91-83 at Mandurah Aquatic & Recreation Centre. Stephanie Gorman was on fire for the Cougars, scoring 27 points on exceptional 64.3% shooting, including 6-from-8 from three-point range, while Sarah Mortensen and Daniel Raber both recorded double-doubles with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 20 points, 18 rebounds respectively.
The Cougars' defensive effort was key to the victory, forcing 19 turnovers and converting them into 10 points. Despite a balanced scoring effort from Mandurah, with three players scoring 13 points each, Cockburn's dominance on the boards (46-45) and superior three-point shooting (45% compared to 33.3%) proved decisive in securing an important road win.
Perth Redbacks vs Willetton Tigers — Watch the Replay
The Perth Redbacks dominated the Willetton Tigers 111-88 at Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre. Georgia Denehey put on a shooting clinic with 32 points, including a remarkable 9-from-13 from three-point range, while Anneli Maley recorded a stellar double-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and four steals in a complete performance.
Perth's exceptional perimeter shooting was the difference, converting 17-from-34 three-pointers at 50% while Willetton managed just 25% from deep. Despite strong performances from Ajulu Thatha (28 points, 10 rebounds) and Zitina Aokuso (24 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists) for the Tigers, the Redbacks' 36 fast-break points and 15 steals created an insurmountable advantage.
Goldfields Giants vs Lakeside Lightning — Watch the Replay
Lakeside Lightning defeated the Goldfields Giants 78-69 at Niels Hansen Basketball Stadium. Teige Morrell was unstoppable with 34 points and 14 rebounds on efficient 63.6% shooting, dominating the paint with 13-from-21 shooting inside and grabbing eight offensive rebounds in a player-of-the-match performance.
The Lightning controlled the paint throughout, outscoring Goldfields 44-30 inside despite being outrebounded 45-43. Nici Gilday led the Giants with 23 points and seven rebounds, while Erin Antosh added 18 points and 12 rebounds, but Goldfields' poor perimeter shooting (24.2% from three) proved costly in a game that featured five lead changes.
Eastern Suns vs Perry Lakes Hawks — Watch the Replay
The Eastern Suns secured an 82-71 victory against the Perry Lakes Hawks at Ray Owen Sports Centre. Karly Murphy delivered a dominant performance with 35 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and five steals on efficient 53.8% shooting, registering a double-double while impacting every facet of the game.
The Suns' defensive pressure created 18 Perry Lakes turnovers, leading to 21 fast-break points compared to just eight for the Hawks. Amy Jacobs (24 points, eight rebounds) and Jayda Clark (23 points, eight rebounds) led the Hawks' effort, but Eastern Suns' superior field goal percentage (42.9% to 37.2%) and balance proved decisive in a contest that featured 11 lead changes and four ties.
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