Mackenzie catching fire as Warwick chase top spot

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Mackenzie Clinch Hoycard and Mikayla Pivec drove Round 5 performances that reinforced Warwick’s rise and lifted Mandurah in a crucial road win, shaping the early NBL1 West women’s ladder.

Clinch Hoycard’s elite perimeter shooting powered Warwick into the top tier, while Pivec’s triple-double controlled a tight contest. Around them, key contributors continued to define a group of contenders beginning to separate from a congested middle pack.

Round 6 now presents a key test of whether these teams can sustain form against direct rivals.

Round 5 Snapshot

• Warwick Senators move to 4-1 and into top-two contention
• Mandurah Magic hold top-five position with tight win
• East Perth, Cockburn remain among early leaders
• Bottom tier continues to chase first consistency

What the Round Told Us

• Warwick’s perimeter scoring is a major weapon
• Mandurah rely on all-around playmakers in tight games
• Top four beginning to separate from mid-table
• Several teams remain inconsistent around .500

Mandurah Magic 86 def. Rockingham Flames 84 – Watch the Replay

• ‍Quarter Scores: 12-22, 23-26, 26-15, 25-21‍
• Largest Lead: Rockingham by 14‍
• Mandurah secured a key road win to stay in the top-five race

Mikayla Pivec delivered a complete performance with 21 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, controlling tempo across all four quarters. She added three steals and two blocks, impacting both ends while handling primary creation duties.

Georgia Adams provided critical scoring with 25 points on 10-15 shooting, including 3-4 from three, while Jade Gowland added 16 points and eight rebounds. Mandurah finished with 25 assists and just five turnovers, maintaining composure late.

Teige Morrell produced 20 points and 16 rebounds, while Amy Atwell added 19 points and 10 rebounds. Rockingham controlled the glass but couldn’t convert late possessions as Mandurah executed down the stretch.

By the Numbers

• FG%: 44-44
• Assists: 25-21 (Mandurah)
• Turnovers: 5-11 (Mandurah)
• Margin: +2

Warwick Senators 94 def. Joondalup Wolves 79 – Watch the Replay

• ‍Quarter Scores: 29-21, 17-18, 25-15, 23-25‍
• Largest Lead: Warwick by 15‍
• Warwick strengthened top-two positioning with a controlled home win

Mackenzie Clinch Hoycard erupted for 30 points on 11-17 shooting, including 8-11 from three, driving Warwick’s offence with elite perimeter efficiency.

Chloe Forster added 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists, while Jayda Clark contributed 16 points and seven assists on 5-7 shooting. Warwick generated 27 assists and hit 18 threes, maintaining offensive flow throughout.

Asianae Johnson scored 25 points on 73% shooting, while Kimberley Pierre-Louis added 24. Joondalup shot 47% from the field but couldn’t match Warwick’s volume from deep or ball movement.

By the Numbers

• FG%: 41.8-47.0
• 3PT: 18-37 (Warwick)
• Assists: 27-13 (Warwick)
• Margin: +15

Other Results

• Willetton Tigers def. South West Slammers 77-74
• Eastern Suns def. Lakeside Lightning 78-57
• Willetton Tigers def. Eastern Suns 82-73
• Perth Redbacks def. Goldfields Giants 93-79
• East Perth Eagles def. Perry Lakes Hawks 97-84
• Goldfields Giants def. Perry Lakes Hawks 89-65

Ladder Snapshot

• Cockburn Cougars (4-0) lead the competition
• Warwick Senators, East Perth Eagles (4-1) close behind
• Rockingham, Mandurah sit at 3-2
• Mid-table tightly grouped at 2-3 and 3-3

Watchlist

• Can Warwick sustain elite perimeter shooting?
• Is Mandurah’s playmaking edge sustainable in close games?
• Which mid-table team breaks into the top four?
• Can lower-ranked teams close efficiency gaps?

Key Games - Round 6

• East Perth Eagles vs Warwick Senators
  • Top-tier clash with major ladder implications
• Warwick Senators vs Rockingham Flames
  • Clinch Hoycard vs Rockingham defence
• Rockingham Flames vs Eastern Suns
  • Rockingham look to respond after narrow loss

Round 6 Questions

• Can Warwick challenge Cockburn for top spot?
• Is Mandurah a genuine top-four contender?
• Which team separates from the mid-table cluster?
• Can Joondalup convert scoring into wins?