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Central Women
Sanabria puts on 27-point show as Mavs down Rockets
Eastern Mavericks star Antigonie Sanabria delivered 27 points in round 2 of the 2026 NBL1 Central season. Photo: @csphotographicaus
Antigonie Sanabria leads NBL1 Central Round 2 as Hodges, Simons deliver standout performances
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Antigonie Sanabria delivered 27 points as Eastern Mavericks defeated North Adelaide Rockets 82–76 in NBL1 Central Women Round 2 action.
Sanabria’s efficient scoring set the tone, helping the Mavericks build a decisive first-half lead that held despite a second-half surge.
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NBL1 Central Women — Top 3 Performances
1. Antigonie Sanabria (Eastern Mavericks) — vs North Adelaide Rockets (Win 82–76)
27 pts │ 11-from-17 FG
High-efficiency scoring in a game where early dominance mattered. Sanabria drove the first-half separation that ultimately held up despite a second-half push.
2. Chloe Hodges (West Adelaide Bearcats) — vs Woodville Warriors (Win 104–64)
21 pts │ 13 reb
Interior control in the most dominant team performance of the round. Double-double impact as West Adelaide broke the game open with a 29–8 third quarter.
3. Samantha Simons (Forestville Eagles) — vs South Adelaide Panthers (Loss 66–79)
18 pts │ 13 reb │ 7 ast
Most complete stat-line of the round. Produced across scoring, rebounding and playmaking in a loss, maintaining impact despite South Adelaide’s control.
Forestville Eagles 66, South Adelaide Panthers 79 (Final)
State Basketball Centre (Wayville) – March 28, 2026
Halftime: South Adelaide 32–28
Game Snapshot
- Quarter Scores: Forestville 17–20, 11–12, 19–22, 19–25
- South Adelaide built control through consistent scoring across all four quarters.
- The Panthers closed with a 25–19 fourth quarter to extend the margin.
- South Adelaide dominated the glass 56–45 and generated more second-chance opportunities.
South Adelaide Panthers maintained steady control throughout, pulling away in the final quarter to secure a 79–66 win over Forestville Eagles at Wayville on March 28. Their rebounding advantage and balanced scoring proved decisive, particularly late as they created separation.
Keira Gardiner led South Adelaide with 17 points on efficient shooting, while Aimee Brett added 14 points and five assists. Hannah Stewart contributed 13 points and eight rebounds, and Hannah Gardiner added 10 points and eight boards.
Rachael King and Samantha Simons led Forestville with 18 points each, with Simons adding 13 rebounds and seven assists. Jessica Simons contributed 17 points.
Top Performers
Forestville Eagles: Samantha Simons – 18 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists
South Adelaide Panthers: Keira Gardiner – 17 points, 7 rebounds
By the Numbers
- Forestville: FG 23-from-69 (33.3%) | 3PT 10-from-32 (31.3%) | FT 10-of-16 (62.5%) | Rebounds 45 | Assists 14 | Turnovers 17
- South Adelaide: FG 28-from-73 (38.4%) | 3PT 7-from-21 (33.3%) | FT 16-of-28 (57.1%) | Rebounds 56 | Assists 21 | Turnovers 9
West Adelaide Bearcats 104, Woodville Warriors 64 (Final)
Port Adelaide Recreation Centre – March 28, 2026
Halftime: West Adelaide 52–37
Game Snapshot
- Quarter Scores: West Adelaide 27–21, 25–16, 29–8, 23–19
- West Adelaide blew the game open with a dominant 29–8 third quarter.
- The Bearcats shot 50.7% from the field and moved the ball for 33 assists.
- West Adelaide controlled the glass 55–34 and forced consistent defensive pressure.
West Adelaide Bearcats produced one of the most dominant performances of Round 2, overwhelming Woodville Warriors 104–64 at Port Adelaide on March 28. A decisive third-quarter surge created complete separation, with West Adelaide’s offensive efficiency and ball movement proving too much to contain.
Chloe Hodges led the Bearcats with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Morgan Yaeger added 21 points. Coco Hodges contributed 15 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and Sienna Lehmann added 10 points and six assists in a balanced team performance.
Naomi Allotey led Woodville with 16 points, while Ambah Kowcun added 10 points and five rebounds.
Top Performers
West Adelaide Bearcats: Chloe Hodges – 21 points, 13 rebounds
Woodville Warriors: Naomi Allotey – 16 points
By the Numbers
- West Adelaide: FG 36-from-71 (50.7%) | 3PT 13-from-34 (38.2%) | FT 19-of-27 (70.4%) | Rebounds 55 | Assists 33 | Turnovers 25
- Woodville: FG 23-from-72 (31.9%) | 3PT 4-from-21 (19.0%) | FT 14-of-20 (70.0%) | Rebounds 34 | Assists 17 | Turnovers 21
Southern Tigers 68, Norwood Flames 79 (Final)
Morphett Vale Basketball Stadium – March 28, 2026
Halftime: Norwood 42–35
Game Snapshot
- Quarter Scores: Southern Tigers 15–20, 20–22, 18–22, 15–15
- Norwood led at every break and maintained control throughout.
- The Flames created separation with a consistent third quarter (22–18).
- Norwood’s efficiency at the line (18-of-21, 85.7%) proved decisive.
Norwood Flames controlled the tempo across all four quarters, holding off Southern Tigers for a 79–68 win at Morphett Vale on March 28. Their ability to generate efficient offence and convert from the free throw line ensured they maintained separation despite Southern’s efforts to stay within reach.
Dara Mabrey led Norwood with 24 points, while Amy Cotton added 18 points. Cali Clark contributed 15 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists in a near triple-double, and Maddy Hinton added nine points.
Holly Forbes led Southern Tigers with 16 points, while Mollie McKendrick recorded 14 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Jhazmin Joson added nine points and five assists.
Top Performers
Southern Tigers: Mollie McKendrick – 14 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists
Norwood Flames: Dara Mabrey – 24 points
By the Numbers
- Southern Tigers: FG 25-from-63 (39.7%) | 3PT 7-from-22 (31.8%) | FT 11-of-20 (55.0%) | Rebounds 44 | Assists 21 | Turnovers 10
- Norwood: FG 28-from-71 (39.4%) | 3PT 5-from-28 (17.9%) | FT 18-of-21 (85.7%) | Rebounds 44 | Assists 20 | Turnovers 8
Central District Lions 38, Sturt Sabres 81 (Final)
STARplex – March 28, 2026
Halftime: Sturt 32–17
Game Snapshot
- Quarter Scores: Central District 9–16, 8–16, 11–25, 10–24
- Sturt established control early and extended the margin each quarter.
- A dominant third quarter (25–11) broke the game open.
- Sturt shot efficiently (48.4% FG) and controlled the glass 49–39.
Sturt Sabres controlled the contest from the opening period, building a steady lead before a decisive second-half surge delivered an 81–38 win over Central Districts at STARplex on March 28. Their defensive pressure and ball movement created consistent scoring opportunities, while Central Districts struggled to generate efficient offence throughout.
Katia Stamatelopoulos led Sturt with 13 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, while Nicola Mathews added 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Meg Prosser contributed 12 points on 5-from-6 shooting, and Tahlia Griffiths added 12 points off the bench.
Lily Zbierski and Terran Wright led Central Districts with nine points each, while Emily Winter collected 10 rebounds.
Top Performers
Central District Lions: Lily Zbierski – 9 points, 7 rebounds
Sturt Sabres: Katia Stamatelopoulos – 13 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists
By the Numbers
- Central District: FG 12-from-68 (17.6%) | 3PT 3-from-28 (10.7%) | FT 11-of-12 (91.7%) | Rebounds 39 | Assists 7 | Turnovers 26
- Sturt: FG 30-from-62 (48.4%) | 3PT 11-from-26 (42.3%) | FT 10-of-14 (71.4%) | Rebounds 49 | Assists 22 | Turnovers 23
North Adelaide Rockets 76, Eastern Mavericks 82 (Final)
The Lights Community and Sports Centre – March 28, 2026
Halftime: Eastern Mavericks 51–28
Game Snapshot
- Quarter Scores: North Adelaide 9–27, 19–24, 31–15, 17–16
- Eastern Mavericks built a 23-point halftime lead with dominant first-half scoring.
- North Adelaide responded with a strong third quarter (31–15) to close the gap.
- The Mavericks held composure late to secure the win.
Eastern Mavericks established control early before withstanding a second-half surge to defeat North Adelaide Rockets 82–76 at The Lights on March 28. A dominant opening half proved decisive, with North Adelaide’s late push falling short despite a significant third-quarter response.
Antigonie Sanabria led the Mavericks with 27 points on 11-from-17 shooting, while Brooklyn Rewers added 19 points and eight rebounds. Bella Schaftenaar contributed 16 points, and Kedeisha Kartinyeri added nine points off the bench.
Maddy Freer led North Adelaide with 22 points and 15 rebounds, while Sarah Warner added 15 points. Shannon Webber contributed 14 points, and Jordyn Freer added 11 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
Top Performers
North Adelaide Rockets: Maddy Freer – 22 points, 15 rebounds
Eastern Mavericks: Antigonie Sanabria – 27 points
By the Numbers
- North Adelaide: FG 26-from-80 (32.5%) | 3PT 10-from-35 (28.6%) | FT 14-of-17 (82.4%) | Rebounds 50 | Assists 21 | Turnovers 15
- Eastern Mavericks: FG 29-from-59 (49.2%) | 3PT 5-from-15 (33.3%) | FT 19-of-27 (70.4%) | Rebounds 40 | Assists 20 | Turnovers 17
