12
May
South Women
Rocci toys with Chargers in triple-double clinic
Keilor Thunder captain Maddi Rocci recorded a triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in Keilor’s dominant 97-52 win against Hobart Chargers in NBL1 South Round 6 action. Photo: Trent Moore Sports Photography
Maddison Rocci recorded a triple-double as Keilor crushed Hobart in 2026 NBL1 South Round 6.
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Keilor Thunder delivered one of the biggest statement wins of the NBL1 South Women season, while Diamond Valley Eagles continued to strengthen their contender credentials in a high-scoring Round 6.
What the Round Told Us
- Sandringham still controls the league race
- Diamond Valley’s offence continues to scale
- Keilor may have found momentum after a slow start
- Eltham remains firmly inside the title conversation
- The middle of the ladder is becoming increasingly congested
Game of the Round #1
Keilor Thunder 97 def. Hobart Chargers 52 – Watch the Replay
Keilor Thunder produced one of the most dominant performances of the NBL1 South Women season, dismantling Hobart Chargers by 45 points.
Keilor exploded from the opening quarter, scoring 31 points in the first period before extending the margin with another 25-point second quarter to take complete control before halftime.
Isabelle Bourne dominated throughout the game with 31 points and 12 rebounds on 13-from-18 shooting, repeatedly scoring inside while stretching the floor with five made threes.
Maddi Rocci controlled every aspect of the game, finishing with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in a triple-double performance.
Keilor generated efficient offence across the lineup, shooting 48% from the field, making 12 threes and finishing with 26 assists.
Tess Heal added 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Isobelle Wightman contributed 13 points and two blocks as Keilor overwhelmed Hobart with pace and ball movement.
The Chargers struggled offensively all afternoon, shooting just 26.2% from the field and turning the ball over 21 times.
Portia Chopping scored 10 points for Hobart, while Chloe Broomhall finished with 12 rebounds, but the Chargers never recovered after conceding 56 first-half points.
The result pushed Keilor back into the top-eight conversation after winning three straight games.
Game Snapshot
- Quarter Scores: Keilor 31-13, 25-13, 32-6, 9-20
- Largest Lead: Keilor +51
- Game Context: Thunder dominated through three quarters
By the Numbers
- Isabelle Bourne: 31 pts - 12 reb - 5 made threes
- Maddison Rocci: 21 pts - 10 reb - 11 ast
- Hobart: 26.2% FG - 21 turnovers
Game of the Round #2
Diamond Valley Eagles 99 def. Ringwood Hawks 85 – Watch the Replay
Diamond Valley Eagles continued their elite offensive form with a 99-point performance against Ringwood Hawks.
Diamond Valley controlled the game through efficiency and ball movement, shooting 52.2% from the field while generating 29 assists.
Abbey Ellis led the scoring with 24 points, while Erin Riley produced a near triple-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
Alex Sharp also flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 11 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as Diamond Valley repeatedly broke Ringwood’s defence through transition offence and inside scoring.
Isis Beh added 19 points on 58.3% shooting, while Tayha Watkins gave the Eagles another scoring burst with 12 points off the bench.
Ringwood remained competitive offensively behind Honey Kaur’s 19 points and strong perimeter shooting from Ally Bates and Chelby Koker, but couldn’t consistently generate defensive stops.
The Eagles improved to 7-2 and continue to look like one of the most dangerous offensive teams in the league.
Game Snapshot
- Quarter Scores: Diamond Valley 30-23, 25-16, 18-21, 26-25
- Largest Lead: Diamond Valley +18
- Game Context: Eagles controlled tempo through offensive efficiency
By the Numbers
- Diamond Valley: 99 pts - 29 ast - 52.2% FG
- Abbey Ellis: 24 pts - 3 made threes
- Erin Riley: 15 pts - 10 reb - 8 ast
Other Results
Sandringham Sabres 85 def. Casey Cavaliers 63
Sandringham strengthened its hold on top spot with another dominant defensive performance.
Eltham Wildcats 81 def. Waverley Falcons 76
Eltham survived a close contest to remain inside the top two.
Dandenong Rangers 97 def. Kilsyth Cobras 51
Dandenong delivered one of its strongest performances of the season in a 46-point win.
Geelong United 100 def. Ringwood Hawks 84
Geelong completed an important offensive bounce-back performance.
Melbourne Tigers 84 def. Frankston Blues 61
The Tigers continued their mid-season resurgence with another strong defensive showing.
Women’s Ladder – After Round 6
- Sandringham Sabres – 8-1
- Eltham Wildcats – 8-2
- Diamond Valley Eagles – 7-2
- Casey Cavaliers – 7-2
- Ballarat Miners – 6-3
Watchlist – Round 7
- Sandringham vs Ringwood – Sabres looking to extend dominance
- Keilor vs Kilsyth – Thunder chasing fourth straight win
- Geelong vs Knox – major mid-table matchup
- Hobart vs Diamond Valley – Eagles facing tricky road trip
Round 6 Questions
- Can anyone catch Sandringham at the top?
- Is Diamond Valley now the league’s most dangerous offence?
- Has Keilor officially turned its season around?
- Which team emerges from the crowded middle tier?
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