Box Scores: Day 2 at the Australian Championships

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Women's Tournament

• ‍Pool A: New South Wales (1-1); South Australia (1-1); Victoria (1-0); and Australian Capital Territory (0-1)‍
• Pool B: Queensland (1-0); Victoria Navy (1-0); Tasmania (0-1); and Western Australia (0-1)

Day 2: Wednesday 28 January, 2026

New South Wales 56, South Australia 55

• Quarter Scores: Q1 16–11 │ Q2 13–11 │ Q3 12–14 │ Q4 15–19
• Largest Lead: New South Wales by 12
• Game Context: Pool play – Day 2

New South Wales built early separation through defensive pressure and rebounding control, opening a double-digit margin midway through the second quarter. Jessie-May Hall finished with 15 points and seven rebounds, providing consistent downhill pressure, while Ruby Perkins added 14 points in 34:37 to stabilise NSW’s offence through extended stretches.

South Australia lifted after halftime by improving its interior efficiency and tightening defensively. Keira Gardiner scored a game-high 17 points on 8-from-15 shooting, repeatedly finishing through contact, while Coco Hodges posted nine points, eight rebounds and five assists as SA closed the margin across the third and fourth quarters.

The game tightened late as South Australia won the final quarter 19–15 and had a chance to steal it in the closing seconds. NSW’s ability to survive a difficult shooting night through rebounding (+8) and second-chance scoring (17 points) proved decisive. Despite finishing 5-from-27 from three, New South Wales held firm defensively and executed just enough in the final minute to escape with the one-point win.

South Australia had momentum inside the final minute but could not convert a final possession, with NSW holding on after leading for most of the contest.

Key Performers

New South Wales

• Jessie-May Hall — 15 points, seven rebounds, two assists in 29:27
• Ruby Perkins — 14 points in 34:37
• Olivia Hastings — 12 points, nine rebounds

South Australia

• Keira Gardiner — 17 points on 8-from-15 shooting
• Coco Hodges — nine points, eight rebounds, five assists
• Krystal Thompson — nine points, seven rebounds, four assists

By the Numbers

• New South Wales: Points: 56 │ FG: 19/68 (27%) │ 2P: 14/41 (34%) │ 3P: 5/27 (18%) │ FT: 13/23 (56%) │ REB: 55 │ AST: 9 │ STL: 8 │ BLK: 5 │ TO: 20 │ PIP: 26 │ PTS off TO: 13 │ Bench: 5
• South Australia: Points: 55 │ FG: 20/65 (30%) │ 2P: 18/49 (36%) │ 3P: 2/16 (12%) │ FT: 13/24 (54%) │ REB: 47 │ AST: 11 │ STL: 12 │ BLK: 2 │ TO: 16 │ PIP: 34 │ PTS off TO: 14 │ Bench: 6

Other Games today

• 5:30pm (SC) – Australian Capital Territory vs Victoria (Pool A)
• 5:30pm (Court 6) – Western Australia vs Tasmania (Pool B)
• 7:30pm (Court 6) – Queensland vs Victoria Navy (Pool B)

Men’s Tournament Fixtures

• ‍Pool A: Victoria Navy (0-2); South Australia (2-0); New South Wales (1-0); and Australian Capital Territory (0-1)‍
• Pool B: Victoria (1-0); Queensland (0-1); Western Australia (1-1); and Tasmania (1-1)

Day 2: Wednesday 28 January

South Australia 90, Victoria Navy 85

• Quarter Scores: Q1 26–23 │ Q2 18–23 │ Q3 25–14 │ Q4 21–25
• Largest Lead: South Australia by 15
• Game Context: Pool play – Day 2

South Australia seized control with a decisive third quarter, turning a tight first half into a five-point win by winning the period 25–14. After trailing by two at the main break, South Australia lifted its defensive pressure and shot quality, generating cleaner looks inside and from the perimeter while forcing Victoria Navy into tougher possessions.

Isaac Riddle delivered a game-high 19 points on 8-from-11 shooting, repeatedly finishing through contact in the paint, while Alex Dickeson added 15 points, eight rebounds and four assists, anchoring South Australia’s balance across both ends. The South Australians shot 50 percent from the field and 40 percent from three, efficiency that proved decisive against a higher-volume Victorian attack.

Victoria Navy stayed competitive through rebounding and ball movement, matching South Australia with 42 rebounds and recording 20 assists. Jarvis Neal finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, controlling stretches inside, while Nicholas Beattie added 17 points on 7-from-13 shooting and Malik Davis chipped in 16 points from the backcourt.

The margin tightened late as Victoria Navy won the final quarter 25–21 and cut the deficit to four inside the final minute. However, South Australia closed from the free-throw line and protected the ball just enough to hold on, despite committing 18 turnovers across the game.

Victoria Navy had a late push but could not convert a final possession, with South Australia executing defensively to seal the result.

Key Performers

Victoria Navy

• Jarvis Neal — 20 points, 10 rebounds
• Nicholas Beattie — 17 points on 7-from-13 shooting
• Malik Davis — 16 points, four assists

South Australia

• Isaac Riddle — 19 points on 8-from-11 shooting
• Alex Dickeson — 15 points, eight rebounds, four assists
• Oscar Sabine — 10 points, six rebounds

By the Numbers

• Victoria Navy: Points: 85 │ FG: 36/83 (43%) │ 2P: 27/51 (52%) │ 3P: 9/32 (28%) │ FT: 4/5 (80%) │ REB: 42 │ AST: 20 │ STL: 11 │ BLK: 2 │ TO: 12 │ PIP: 50 │ PTS off TO: 25 │ Bench: 36
• South Australia: Points: 90 │ FG: 33/66 (50%) │ 2P: 22/39 (56%) │ 3P: 11/27 (40%) │ FT: 13/19 (68%) │ REB: 42 │ AST: 22 │ STL: 10 │ BLK: 2 │ TO: 18 │ PIP: 40 │ PTS off TO: 14 │ Bench: 38

Western Australia 109, Tasmania 86

• Quarter Scores: Q1 21–23 │ Q2 28–19 │ Q3 38–23 │ Q4 22–21
• Largest Lead: Western Australia by 26
• Game Context: Pool play – Day 2

Western Australia broke the game open with a dominant second and third quarter stretch, outscoring Tasmania 66–42 across the middle periods to turn a two-point deficit into a commanding lead. Their ability to score efficiently at the rim and in transition shaped the contest, with Western Australia finishing with 72 points in the paint and shooting 58 percent from the field.

Marley Sam delivered a standout performance with 30 points on 13-from-17 shooting, repeatedly exploiting gaps in Tasmania’s interior defence while also contributing seven assists. Billy McRae added 15 points, and Lachlan Burnett chipped in 13 points as Western Australia’s balanced scoring and ball movement (23 assists) consistently punished rotations.

Tasmania competed early and stayed aggressive offensively, leaning on free throws and interior efficiency. Jack Smith finished with a game-high 27 points, attacking the paint and getting to the line 11 times, while Jasper Hay added 15 points and Logan Gibson recorded 14 points and 11 rebounds. Tasmania shot 56 percent on two-point attempts and 82 percent from the free-throw line, but perimeter struggles limited momentum.

The game swung decisively in the third quarter as Western Australia poured in 38 points, forcing turnovers and converting them into transition opportunities. Tasmania won the rebounding battle narrowly and stayed active defensively, but 19 turnovers and 15 percent shooting from three proved too costly to withstand Western Australia’s sustained pressure.

Tasmania fought through the final quarter to keep the margin respectable, but Western Australia’s control of tempo and scoring depth ensured the result was never in doubt.

Key Performers

Tasmania

• Jack Smith — 27 points, three assists
• Jasper Hay — 15 points
• Logan Gibson — 14 points, 11 rebounds

Western Australia

• Marley Sam — 30 points on 13-from-17 shooting, seven assists
• Billy McRae — 15 points
• Lachlan Burnett — 13 points

By the Numbers

• Tasmania: Points: 86 │ FG: 25/63 (39%) │ 2P: 21/37 (56%) │ 3P: 4/26 (15%) │ FT: 32/39 (82%) │ REB: 36 │ AST: 15 │ STL: 8 │ BLK: 1 │ TO: 19 │ PIP: 38 │ PTS off TO: 13 │ Bench: 22
• Western Australia: Points: 109 │ FG: 45/77 (58%) │ 2P: 36/56 (64%) │ 3P: 9/21 (42%) │ FT: 10/17 (58%) │ REB: 35 │ AST: 23 │ STL: 12 │ BLK: 2 │ TO: 16 │ PIP: 72 │ PTS off TO: 26 │ Bench: 38

Other Games today

• 7:00pm (Court 4) – Australian Capital Territory vs New South Wales (Pool A)
• 7:30pm (SC) – Victoria vs Queensland (Pool B)

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