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Apr
South Women
Ring it up: Clarke dominates with 30, 15 and 7
Emma Clarke’s 30-point triple-threat game headlines NBL1 South women’s weekend action
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Nunawading Spectres 86, Ringwood Hawks 82 – Watch the Replay
Norwood Secondary College — April 7, 2026
Halftime: Ringwood 38–36
Nunawading Spectres closed strongly in the second half to edge Ringwood Hawks 86–82 at Norwood Secondary College.
After trailing at halftime, the Spectres won the third quarter 25–20 and matched Ringwood’s scoring in the fourth to finish the job.
Game Snapshot
Quarter scores: Ringwood 15–23, 23–13, 20–25, 24–25
Nunawading controlled the rebounds 53–42
Ringwood committed just 7 turnovers, while Nunawading had 16
Kylee Blacksten led Nunawading with 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting, scoring efficiently around the basket and at the line.
Eliza Hollingsworth added 14 points and 14 rebounds, while Rachel Antoniadou finished with 15 points and 5 assists to help steady the offence.
Taylor Mole led the Hawks with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 steals, while Chelby Koker added 18 points and 7 rebounds.
By the Numbers
Kylee Blacksten (NUN): 21 pts │ 5 reb │ 8-of-12 FG
Eliza Hollingsworth (NUN): 14 pts │ 14 reb
Taylor Mole (RIN): 21 pts │ 8 reb │ 5 stl
Eltham Wildcats 100, Ringwood Hawks 73 – Watch the Replay
Norwood Secondary College — April 9, 2026
Halftime: Eltham 46–45
Eltham Wildcats broke the game open in the second half to defeat Ringwood Hawks 100–73 at Norwood Secondary College.
After a tight first half, Eltham dominated the third quarter 27–15 and carried that momentum into the fourth to pull away decisively.
Game Snapshot
Quarter scores: Ringwood 31–24, 14–22, 15–27, 13–27
Eltham controlled the rebounds 49–40
Eltham forced 24 turnovers while committing just 12
Lil Dart led Eltham with 36 points, 9 assists and 6 steals, controlling the tempo and attacking consistently.
Sara-Rose Smith added 15 points and 11 rebounds on 6-of-7 shooting, while Rebecca Pizzey contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Taylor Mole led Ringwood with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while Honey Kaur and Emma Clarke each added 10+ points.
By the Numbers
Lil Dart (ELT): 36 pts | 9 ast | 6 stl
Sara-Rose Smith (ELT): 15 pts | 11 reb | 6-of-7 FG
Rebecca Pizzey (ELT): 14 pts | 11 reb
Diamond Valley Eagles 84, Sandringham Sabres 66 – Watch the Replay
Diamond Valley Sports & Fitness Centre — April 10, 2026
Halftime: Diamond Valley 41–36
Diamond Valley Eagles controlled the contest from start to finish to defeat Sandringham Sabres 84–66 at Diamond Valley Sports & Fitness Centre.
The Eagles created separation in the third quarter, outscoring Sandringham 22–14, before closing it out comfortably in the fourth.
Game Snapshot
Quarter scores: Diamond Valley 26–22, 15–14, 22–14, 21–16
Diamond Valley dominated the glass 57–37
Diamond Valley converted efficiently at the line, shooting 16-of-18
Abbey Ellis led Diamond Valley with 24 points, while Alex Sharp added 18 points and 12 rebounds in a strong interior performance.
Erin Riley contributed 14 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists to give the Eagles control across multiple areas.
Isis Lopes led Sandringham with 21 points, while Stephanie Reid added 14 points and 7 assists.
By the Numbers
Abbey Ellis (DV): 24 pts | 6 reb
Alex Sharp (DV): 18 pts | 12 reb
Erin Riley (DV): 14 pts | 11 reb | 5 ast
Casey Cavaliers 75, Frankston Blues 69 – Watch the Replay
Casey Stadium — April 11, 2026
Halftime: Casey 41–46
Casey Cavaliers produced a strong second-half response to defeat Frankston Blues 75–69 at Casey Stadium.
After trailing at halftime, Casey locked in defensively, holding Frankston to just 23 points in the second half to turn the game.
Game Snapshot
Quarter scores: Casey 31–27, 10–19, 16–16, 18–7
Casey dominated the rebounds 43–35
Frankston committed 14 turnovers to Casey’s 10
Samantha Bowman led Casey with 15 points and 18 rebounds, controlling the paint on both ends.
Dallas Loughridge added 17 points, while Nyaduoth Lok contributed 16 points, hitting four three-pointers.
Louise Brown led Frankston with 25 points and 7 rebounds, while Emily Monaghan added 16 points and 4 assists.
By the Numbers
Samantha Bowman (CAS): 15 pts | 18 reb
Dallas Loughridge (CAS): 17 pts
Nyaduoth Lok (CAS): 16 pts | 4 threes
Kilsyth Cobras 83, Hobart Chargers 77 – Watch the Replay
Kilsyth Sports Centre — April 11, 2026
Halftime: Hobart 35–38
Kilsyth Cobras closed strongly in the fourth quarter to defeat Hobart Chargers 83–77 at Kilsyth Sports Centre.
After trailing by three at halftime, the Cobras edged in front in the third quarter and then outscored Hobart 25–26 to 26–25 across the closing stretch to secure the result.
Game Snapshot
Quarter scores: Kilsyth 21–14, 17–21, 20–16, 25–26
Hobart won the rebounds 43–41
Kilsyth recorded 23 assists to Hobart’s 19
Haylee Andrews led Kilsyth with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, while Catelyn Van Es added 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting.
Hannah Day gave the Cobras a lift off the bench with 13 points, and Nikita Young finished with 12 points and 6 assists.
Sharna Thompson led Hobart with 24 points and 5 assists, while Chloe Broomhall added 23 points on 10-of-13 shooting.
By the Numbers
Catelyn Van Es (KIL): 20 pts | 6 reb | 8-of-12 FG
Haylee Andrews (KIL): 17 pts | 6 reb | 7 ast
Sharna Thompson (HOB): 24 pts | 5 ast
Knox Raiders 86, Dandenong Rangers 66 – Watch the Replay
State Basketball Centre — April 11, 2026
Halftime: Knox 50–32
Knox Raiders controlled the game through the middle quarters to defeat Dandenong Rangers 86–66 at State Basketball Centre.
A dominant second and third quarter stretch saw Knox outscore Dandenong 56–29, creating a margin that held despite a late push from the Rangers.
Game Snapshot
Quarter scores: Knox 20–12, 30–20, 26–9, 10–25
Knox shot efficiently at 47.8% from the field
Dandenong committed 15 turnovers to Knox’s 11
Shaneice Swain led Knox with 18 points, hitting five three-pointers, while Leah Santomaggio added 15 points on efficient shooting.
Haliegh Reinoehl contributed 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, and Taylah Simmons impacted across the board with 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals.
Imogen Rock led Dandenong with 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Holly Griffiths added 16 points.
By the Numbers
Shaneice Swain (KNX): 18 pts | 5 threes
Leah Santomaggio (KNX): 15 pts | 5-of-8 FG
Haliegh Reinoehl (KNX): 14 pts | 8 reb | 4 ast
Ringwood Hawks 87, Northern Force 69 – Watch the Replay
Norwood Secondary College — April 11, 2026
Halftime: Ringwood 57–40
Ringwood Hawks built a decisive first-half lead and controlled the tempo throughout to secure an 87–69 win against Northern Force.
A dominant opening half, including a 34-point first quarter, gave Ringwood early separation before maintaining the margin across the second half.
Game Snapshot
- Quarter scores: Ringwood 34–24, 23–16, 20–13, 10–16
- Largest lead: Ringwood +23
- Game context: Ringwood’s first-half scoring burst set the tone before closing it out
Emma Clarke delivered a standout performance with 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 11-of-19 from the field and hitting five threes.
Taylor Mole added 21 points and 5 assists, while Honey Kaur contributed an efficient 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting.
Josie Pinkerton led Northern Force with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Nikki Parker added 16 points.
Rebekka Kalaydjiev contributed across the board with 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, but Ringwood’s early run proved too much to overcome.
By the Numbers
- Emma Clarke (RIN): 30 pts | 15 reb | 7 ast
- Taylor Mole (RIN): 21 pts | 5 ast
- Josie Pinkerton (NF): 15 pts | 10 reb
Mt Gambier Pioneers 93, Diamond Valley Eagles 87 (OT) – Watch the Replay
Diamond Valley Sports & Fitness Centre — April 11, 2026
End of Regulation: 74–74
Mt Gambier Pioneers outlasted Diamond Valley Eagles 93–87 in overtime after closing strongly across the second half at Diamond Valley Sports & Fitness Centre.
Diamond Valley led by nine at halftime and still held an eight-point advantage entering the fourth, but Mt Gambier forced overtime with a 21–19 final quarter before finishing the game with a 19–13 extra period.
Game Snapshot
Quarter scores: Diamond Valley 28–15, 14–18, 13–20, 19–21, OT 13–19
Diamond Valley won the rebounds 49–48
Mt Gambier recorded 29 assists to Diamond Valley’s 13
Ti’Ian Boler led Mt Gambier with 30 points, hitting four threes and scoring 11-of-20 from the field in a decisive offensive performance.
Lara Edmanson added 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting, while Carla Pitman finished with 16 points and 7 assists and Kelsey Rees added 16 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists.
Abbey Ellis led Diamond Valley with 30 points, while Tayha Watkins contributed 21 points and Alex Sharp added 12 points and 12 rebounds.
By the Numbers
Ti’Ian Boler (MGP): 30 pts | 4 3PT
Abbey Ellis (DV): 30 pts | 5 reb
Kelsey Rees (MGP): 16 pts | 9 reb | 8 ast
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