Goodlett explodes as East Perth beat Mandurah

• East Perth's Sasha Goodlett explodes for 42 points in victory against Mandurah
• Chloe Forster records 24 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists in Warwick's win
• Willetton powers past Goldfields behind Ajulu Thatha's double-double

East Perth @ Mandurah

East Perth defeated Mandurah 103-96 at Morley Sport and Recreation Centre.

American import Sasha Goodlett delivered an outstanding performance with 42 points on an exceptional 86.4% shooting, along with 14 rebounds. Madison Torresin added 26 points, while Abby Cubilo registered a double-double with 13 points and 10 assists.

Despite the loss, Mandurah's McKenna Dale was on fire with 35 points, including 7-from-8 from three-point range, and eight rebounds. Grace Berg contributed a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Claire Jacobs added 21 points.

The game featured five lead changes with East Perth controlling most of the action, shooting an impressive 55.9% from the field compared to Mandurah's 44.7%.

Perth @ Warwick

Warwick defeated Perth 82-67 at Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre as Chloe Forster starred with 24 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals, while Stacey Barr added 17 points.

Mackenzie Clinch Hoycard recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds as Warwick shot an efficient 33.3% from beyond the arc.

Perth struggled offensively, shooting just 33.8% from the field despite Natalie Chou's 14 points and Shenae Hartree's 10 points in 14 minutes of action. Anneli Maley contributed nine points and 11 rebounds in the loss.

Warwick's defence forced 18 turnovers and recorded nine steals, helping them maintain control throughout the contest, including a dominant 23-0 scoring run at one point.

Goldfields @ Willetton

Willetton defeated Goldfields 76-47 at Willetton Basketball Stadium. Ajulu Thatha led Willetton with a dominant double-double of 19 points and 15 rebounds along with four steals, while Eva Langton added 18 points and six rebounds on efficient 57.1% shooting from the field.

Goldfields struggled offensively, shooting a dismal 26.2% from the field and just 10.7% from three-point range. Erin Antosh was the lone bright spot with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Kate Sidebottom contributed 14 points, seven rebounds and four steals in the losing effort.

Willetton's defence was suffocating, forcing 25 turnovers and recording 16 steals in the dominant victory.

Eastern Suns @ SW Slammers

SW Slammers defeated Eastern Suns 83-73 at Ray Owen Sports Centre. Mykea Gray and Cayla King each scored 18 points for the Slammers, with King hitting 4-from-8 from three-point range. Kate Fielding delivered 17 points, eight rebounds and eight assists on efficient 60% shooting.

The Eastern Suns were led by Emma Strelein and Alyssa Bowen, who each scored 17 points, with Bowen adding 14 rebounds. Yume Knoll contributed 11 points, five rebounds and five assists.

The game was closely contested with 24 lead changes and nine ties throughout, but the Slammers prevailed with superior shooting efficiency, converting 42.3% from the field compared to the Suns' 30.6%.

Perth @ Lakeside

Perth secured a narrow 86-84 victory against Lakeside at Lakeside Recreation Centre. Natalie Chou delivered an exceptional performance with 23 points and seven rebounds, while WNBL star Anneli Maley recorded a dominant double-double of 19 points and 15 rebounds along with four steals.

The closely contested match featured 19 lead changes, with neither team holding more than a 12-point advantage. Georgia Denehey was perfect from three-point range, hitting four triples en route to 12 points for Perth.

Lakeside was led by the frontcourt duo of Teige Morrell and Samantha Lubcke, who scored 17 points each, with Morrell adding 15 rebounds. The Lightning's Kennedi Williams contributed 16 points and eight assists in the defeat.

Cockburn @ Warwick

Cockburn defeated Warwick 88-82 at Warwick Stadium. Daniel Raber led the Cougars with an outstanding 23 points, seven rebounds, and three assists, while Ruby Porter added 20 points on efficient 53.8% shooting, including four triples and five assists.

Cockburn's defense was the difference-maker, forcing 22 Warwick turnovers and converting them into nine points. The Senators were led by veteran Stacey Barr's 20 points and seven assists, while Mackenzie Clinch Hoycard recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Despite Warwick controlling the glass with a 52-39 rebounding advantage, their ball security issues proved costly in the six-point defeat.

Rockingham @ SW Slammers

Rockingham maintained their unbeaten record with a hard-fought 79-76 win against SW Slammers at Eaton Recreation Centre. Georgia Pineau dominated with 27 points on 45.8% shooting, adding seven rebounds. Marena Whittle recorded a stellar double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds, including five three-pointers.

The Flames capitalised on their tremendous 23-6 offensive rebounding advantage to generate 15 second-chance points. SW Slammers' Mykea Gray led her team with 19 points, seven assists, and five steals, while Cayla King added an efficient 17 points on 66.7% shooting, including three triples.

Despite shooting a superior 45.2% from the field compared to Rockingham's 39.7%, the Slammers couldn't overcome the Flames' relentless work on the offensive glass.