Barr overrules Senators in OT thriller out West

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East Perth Eagles strengthened their top-two position while South West Slammers delivered the biggest turnaround of the round with a 24-hour response win in the 2026 NBL1 West Women's Conference.

What the Round Told Us

• East Perth can win under pressure – real contender profile
• South West showed resilience after 54-point loss
• Cockburn remains the benchmark at 5-0
• Scoring gaps across the league still significant
• Rebounding and free throws continue to decide outcomes

Game of the Round #1

East Perth Eagles 100 def. Warwick Senators 94 (OT) – Watch the Replay

Stacey Barr led a five-player scoring spread with 25 points, as East Perth Eagles outlasted Warwick Senators in overtime to move to 5-1 and strengthen their top-two position.

This was the most complete game of the round – two teams trading control across four quarters before East Perth separated in overtime.

East Perth’s balance was decisive. Barr (25 points, five 3PM) carried perimeter scoring, while Sarah Mortensen added 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists in a high-usage interior role.

Brooke Malone contributed 20 points, and Sydney Wright controlled the tempo with 18 points and seven assists, giving East Perth four primary scoring options and consistent ball movement.

Warwick matched the offensive output but couldn’t close.
Chloe Forster produced a triple-threat performance with 24 points and 10 assists, while Jayda Clark added 19 points and Natalie Burton finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

The difference came in execution and efficiency.
East Perth shot 45.6% from the field and generated 29 free throw attempts, while Warwick relied on volume (90 field goal attempts) but converted at 38.9%.

In overtime, East Perth’s composure held – 16-10 in the extra period – closing a game that had swung multiple times across regulation.

Game Snapshot

• Quarter Scores: East Perth 22-15, 26-18, 19-23, 17-28, 16-10
• Largest Lead: East Perth +15
• Game Context: Warwick surged late in the fourth to force overtime; East Perth controlled OT

By the Numbers

• East Perth: 100 points - 45.6% FG - 21 assists - 29-from-40 FT
• Warwick: 94 points - 90 FGA - 23 assists - 48 rebounds

Game of the Round #2

South West Slammers 91 def. Joondalup Wolves 85 –Watch the Replay

Marshaun Bostic delivered a dominant 28-point, 11-rebound double-double, leading South West Slammers to a statement response win less than 24 hours after a 54-point loss.

The Slammers flipped the script immediately.
After being held to 46 points the night before, they exploded for 33 points in the opening quarter, setting the tone with aggressive scoring and early control.

Bostic controlled the game on both ends, adding five assists and five steals, while consistently attacking inside and getting to the line (8-from-12 FT).

South West’s scoring support held through all four quarters.
Cassidy Lacey-Rameka added 19 points and nine rebounds, while Briana Bailey contributed 17 points and 10-from-12 from the free throw line, helping maintain offensive pressure despite inconsistent shooting (21.4% FG).

Joondalup stayed within reach through efficiency.
They shot 47.8% from the field, with Asianae Johnson (21 points) and Awatea Leach (20 points) leading the offence.

But the difference came in possession control and physicality.
South West won the glass (50-38) and generated repeated second chances, offsetting Joondalup’s shooting advantage.

The Wolves closed the gap late, but the Slammers’ early separation and composure held through the final minutes.

Game Snapshot

• Quarter Scores: Slammers 33-20, 13-20, 20-24, 25-21
• Largest Lead: Slammers +13
• Game Context: South West’s first-quarter surge created the margin; Joondalup couldn’t fully close

By the Numbers

• South West: 91 points - 50 rebounds - 29-from-40 FT - 11 steals
• Joondalup: 85 points - 47.8% FG - 18 assists - 38 rebounds

Other Results

• Cockburn Cougars 100 def. South West Slammers 46
  Cockburn set the benchmark again, controlling both ends in a dominant result.
• Rockingham Flames 112 def. Eastern Suns 81
  Rockingham’s offence continues to scale with another 100+ performance.
• Joondalup Wolves 89 def. Lakeside Lightning 59
  Wolves controlled this matchup before their loss to South West.
• Rockingham Flames 73 def. Warwick Senators 62
  Warwick dropped both games across the round.
• Goldfields Giants 100 def. Willetton Tigers 64
  Goldfields produced a strong offensive performance.
• Perry Lakes Hawks 79 def. Perth Redbacks 66
  Perry Lakes secured a controlled mid-table win.

Women’s Ladder – After Round 6

1. Cockburn Cougars – 5-0
2. East Perth Eagles – 5-1
3. Rockingham Flames – 5-2
4. Goldfields Giants – 3-2
5. Mandurah Magic – 3-2
6. Warwick Senators – 4-3
7. Lakeside Lightning – 3-4
8. Willetton Tigers – 3-4
9. Perry Lakes Hawks – 2-4
10. Perth Redbacks – 2-4
11. Joondalup Wolves – 2-5
12. Eastern Suns – 2-5
13. South West Slammers – 2-5

Watchlist – Round 7

• Mandurah vs Cockburn – top test for the Cougars
• Rockingham vs Joondalup – Flames looking to consolidate
• Warwick vs Willetton – response game for Senators
• Eastern Suns vs East Perth – Eagles chance to stay top-two

Round 7 Questions

• Can anyone challenge Cockburn’s unbeaten start?
• Is East Perth the clear second-best team?
• Can South West build off their response win?
• Which mid-table team separates from the pack?