Brittany Hodges' Warriors came out to play in Round 7

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Brittany Hodges and Isabella Stratford drove Round 7 performances that reinforced Woodville’s rise and South Adelaide’s push, shaping the 2026 NBL1 Central women’s race behind the unbeaten leaders.

Hodges dominated inside to lift Woodville into the top four, while Stratford controlled a tight contest as South Adelaide strengthened its hold on third with a composed win.

Round 7 Snapshot

• South Adelaide Panthers move to 5-2 and hold third
• Woodville Warriors improve to 4-3 and enter top four
• Two unbeaten teams remain clear at the top
• Bottom three continue to struggle at 1-6

What the Round Told Us

• Woodville’s scoring depth is translating into wins
• South Adelaide are stabilising as the clear third team
• Gap between top two and rest remains significant
• Eastern Mavericks and North Adelaide under pressure

Woodville Warriors 105 def. Eastern Mavericks 78 – Watch the Replay

• Quarter Scores: 24-24, 31-23, 20-7, 30-24
• Largest Lead: Woodville by 32
• Woodville surged into the top four with a dominant second-half performance

Brittany Hodges delivered 26 points and 12 rebounds on 9-15 shooting, controlling the paint and finishing efficiently.

Lealani Falatea added 26 points, while Naomi Allotey contributed 14 points and nine rebounds on 75% shooting. Woodville generated 32 assists and shot 50.6% from the field.

Antigonie Sanabria recorded 21 points and 16 rebounds, while Annaliese Watkinson added 18, but Eastern struggled to score efficiently at 33.3% from the field.

By the Numbers

• FG%: 50.6-33.3% (Woodville)
• Assists: 32-13 (Woodville)
• Rebounds: 51-52
• Margin: +27

South Adelaide Panthers 73 def. North Adelaide Rockets 64 – Watch the Replay

• Quarter Scores: 22-19, 19-14, 17-13, 15-18
• Largest Lead: South by 12
• South Adelaide secured control early and held off a late North Adelaide push

Isabella Stratford led with 17 points, hitting three threes and controlling key possessions late.

Keira Gardiner added 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Daisy Hocking contributed 12 points, 10 rebounds and 10-13 from the free throw line. South Adelaide controlled the glass and forced 20 turnovers.

Jordyn Freer scored 20 points and Abbey Jones pulled down 22 rebounds, but inefficiency and turnovers limited scoring runs.

By the Numbers

• FG%: 31.5-36.2%
• Turnovers: 20 (North Adelaide)
• Rebounds: 50-45 (South Adelaide)
• Record: South Adelaide 5-2

Other Results

• West Adelaide Bearcats def. Southern Tigers 92-63
• Woodville Warriors def. Eastern Mavericks 105-78

Ladder Snapshot

• West Adelaide Bearcats (7-0) and Sturt Sabres (7-0) remain unbeaten
• South Adelaide Panthers (5-2) hold third
• Woodville Warriors (4-3) move into fourth
• Middle pack tightly grouped at 3-4
• Bottom three teams sit at 1-6

Watchlist

• Can Woodville consolidate a top-four position?
• Are South Adelaide capable of challenging the top two?
• Which 3-4 team breaks into the finals mix?
• Can Eastern or North Adelaide find a way out of the bottom group?

Key Games - Round 8

Woodville Warriors vs South Adelaide Panthers

• Top-four clash with direct ladder implications
• Hodges vs South Adelaide interior defence shapes the matchup

Sturt Sabres vs Norwood Flames

• Unbeaten Sturt tested by mid-table opposition
• Can Norwood disrupt the top tier?

Eastern Mavericks vs West Adelaide Bearcats

• Eastern face the league leaders
• Major test of competitiveness

Round 8 Questions

• Can anyone challenge the unbeaten top two?
• Is South Adelaide the clear third team?
• Can Woodville sustain scoring efficiency against stronger teams?
• Which lower-ranked team breaks through next?