Chloe Hodges' 29 minutes of absolute domination

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West Adelaide delivered the biggest statement of Round 7 of the NBL1 2026 Central Women's Conference, while Central Districts executed late to secure a key win in a split-result round.

What the Round Told Us

• West Adelaide’s ceiling is real – elite defence + depth
• Central Districts can win through physicality and control
• Big margins still defining the gap between top and bottom
• Rebounding and turnovers remain decisive factors
• Multiple teams still searching for consistency

Game of the Round #1

West Adelaide Bearcats 104 def. Eastern Mavericks 47 – Watch the Replay

Chloe Hodges controlled the game on both ends, finishing with 15 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, five steals and a block in 29 minutes as West Adelaide overwhelmed Eastern in a complete performance.

The Bearcats set the tone immediately, scoring 36 points in the opening quarter and never allowing the Mavericks to settle. The defensive pressure was constant, forcing 36 turnovers and turning them into repeat scoring opportunities.

West Adelaide’s depth showed across the rotation.
Morgan Yaeger led all scorers with 23 points, while Coco Hodges added 17 points and six rebounds.

Krystal Thompson contributed 10 points, five steals and efficient inside scoring, highlighting the Bearcats’ ability to generate offence from defence.

Eastern struggled to generate clean looks.
Bella Schaftenaar led with 13 points, while Annaliese Watkinson added 11, but the Mavericks shot just 26.8% from the field and 18.2% from three.

The gap was built through control – West Adelaide won the glass (53-36), dominated possession, and maintained scoring pressure for all four quarters.

Game Snapshot

• Quarter Scores: West 36-17, 22-11, 19-6, 27-13
• Largest Lead: West Adelaide +57
• Game Context: Early first-quarter blitz created separation that never closed

By the Numbers

• West Adelaide: 104 points - 24 steals - 22 assists - +17 rebounds
• Eastern: 47 points - 36 turnovers - 26.8% FG - 18.2% 3PT

Game of the Round #2

Central Districts Lions 80 def. North Adelaide Rockets 73 – Watch the Replay

Tiahna Sears delivered a dominant inside performance, finishing with 26 points and 16 rebounds, leading Central Districts to a composed win over North Adelaide.

Central controlled the game early, scoring 52 points in the first half and establishing a margin through rebounding and free-throw pressure. Sears was central to that, drawing contact and converting 11-from-12 at the line.

Grace Stone added 20 points, while Alana Howden contributed 14 points and four assists, giving Central multiple scoring options across the floor.

North Adelaide responded in patches but couldn’t fully close the gap.
Sarah Warner led with 20 points, while Abbey Jones produced an efficient double-double (12 points, 11 rebounds on 6-from-7 shooting).

Central’s control of possessions proved decisive – they finished with 20 offensive rebounds and limited North Adelaide’s ability to generate second chances.

Game Snapshot

• Quarter Scores: Centrals 26-25, 26-15, 12-18, 16-15
• Largest Lead: Centrals +12
• Game Context: First-half scoring created the buffer; Centrals managed the game late

By the Numbers

• Central Districts: 80 points - 20 offensive rebounds - 23-from-31 FT
• North Adelaide: 73 points - 40% FG - 19 turnovers

Other Results

• Norwood Flames 69 def. Sturt Sabres 59
  Norwood controlled tempo and held Sturt to 59 in a defensive result.
• Forestville Eagles 81 def. Southern Tigers 69
  Forestville continued consistent form with a composed win.
• Woodville Warriors 82 def. South Adelaide Panthers 66
  Woodville generated enough offence to control the contest.

Watchlist – Round 8

• West Adelaide vs Sturt – can anyone disrupt West’s momentum?
• North Adelaide vs Forestville – response game for the Rockets
• South Adelaide vs Eastern – Panthers look to bounce back
• Woodville vs Southern – Warriors building consistency

Round 8 Questions

• Is West Adelaide now the benchmark team?
• Can Central Districts build consistency from this win?
• Who closes the gap between top and bottom?
• Which team fixes turnovers first?