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Goldfields Giants survived an overtime shootout against Perth Redbacks while Mandurah Magic strengthened their finals push behind a dominant all-around performance from Mikayla Pivec in NBL1 West Round 7 action.

What the Round Told Us

• Sierra Moore is capable of carrying Goldfields offensively against elite pressure
• Mandurah’s core group is strong enough to stabilise its season
• Perth remain dangerous despite sitting outside the top four
• Cockburn are still the benchmark team in the competition
• The middle of the ladder remains highly volatile

Game of the Round #1

Goldfields Giants 102 def. Perth Redbacks 96 (OT)

Sierra Moore completely took over as Goldfields Giants survived an overtime thriller against Perth Redbacks in one of the games of the NBL1 West Women season.

Moore delivered a dominant performance with 36 points, 13 rebounds and 15-from-17 free-throw shooting, repeatedly attacking the paint and controlling overtime after Perth forced the extra period late in regulation.

Goldfields had five players score in double figures, with Delaynie Byrne adding 24 points and 10 rebounds while Hazelle Yam produced 18 points and six assists on efficient shooting.

The Giants overcame Perth’s size and rebounding advantage by protecting the basketball and creating higher-quality offensive possessions late in the game.

Perth stayed within striking distance through Samantha Ashby, who exploded for 34 points and seven assists across 45 minutes, while Shenae Hartree added 21 points on 69% shooting.

Aimee Borchet also produced a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds, but Perth’s 21 turnovers proved costly in the closing stages and overtime.

Goldfields outscored Perth 11-5 in overtime to secure a critical home victory and strengthen its position inside the top four.

Game Snapshot

Quarter Scores: Goldfields 25-24, 21-26, 13-20, 32-21, 11-5
Largest Lead: Goldfields +10
Game Context: Goldfields closed strongly before controlling overtime

By the Numbers

Sierra Moore: 36 pts – 13 reb – 44 eff
Samantha Ashby: 34 pts – 7 ast
Goldfields: 22 assists – only 11 turnovers

Game of the Round #2

Mandurah Magic 95 def. South West Slammers 80

Mandurah Magic responded strongly after Friday night’s loss to Cockburn, defeating South West Slammers behind a complete team offensive performance.

Mikayla Pivec controlled every aspect of the game, finishing with 19 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists while repeatedly initiating transition offence and creating second-chance opportunities.

Mandurah broke the game open through the middle quarters, outscoring South West 59-30 across the second and third periods after trailing early.

Jade Gowland added 21 points on 66.7% shooting, while Claire Jacobs contributed 14 points and nine rebounds as Mandurah generated efficient interior offence all night.

Sydney Meares also gave the Magic important bench production with 12 points and two blocks.

South West stayed competitive early through Cassidy Lacey-Rameka and Marshaun Bostic, who combined for 48 points, but the Slammers couldn’t consistently contain Mandurah’s rebounding and ball movement.

Mandurah finished with 53 rebounds and 21 assists while shooting better than 50% from the field in one of its most balanced performances of the season.

Game Snapshot

Quarter Scores: South West 24-14, 26-30, 16-29, 14-22
Largest Lead: Mandurah +17
Game Context: Mandurah flipped the game with dominant second and third quarters

By the Numbers

Mikayla Pivec: 19 pts – 17 reb – 9 ast
Jade Gowland: 21 pts on 66.7% shooting
Mandurah: 53 rebounds – 21 assists – 50.7% FG

Other Results

• Cockburn Cougars 91 def. Mandurah Magic 67
• Warwick Senators 106 def. Willetton Tigers 59
• Rockingham Flames 103 def. Joondalup Wolves 58
• East Perth Eagles 85 def. Eastern Suns 66
• Lakeside Lightning 76 def. Perry Lakes Hawks 60

Women’s Ladder – After Round 7

1. Cockburn Cougars – 6-0
2. East Perth Eagles – 6-1
3. Rockingham Flames – 6-2
4. Goldfields Giants – 4-2
5. Warwick Senators – 5-3

Watchlist – Round 8

• Cockburn vs East Perth – potential finals preview
• Warwick vs Cockburn – major championship test
• Willetton vs Rockingham – can the Tigers respond?
• Joondalup vs Goldfields – crucial middle-tier clash

Round 7 Questions

• Is Sierra Moore the most dominant offensive force in the league?
• Can Mandurah build consistency after splitting the weekend?
• Who can realistically challenge Cockburn?
• Are Perth better than their record suggests?
• Which team secures control of the crowded middle tier?