Munger explodes for 41 in crushing 20-point win

• Nicole Munger explodes for 41 points as Newcastle dominates Hills 88-68
• Juliunn Redmond delivers 25 points to lead Bankstown past Central Coast 86-70
• Maitland edges BA CoE in defensive battle 49-48 despite Hunter's all-round effort
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Manly Warringah 75 def BA CoE 71 — Watch the Replay

Taylor Wurtz delivered a stellar 29-point performance to lead Manly Warringah to a hard-fought 75-71 victory against BA CoE at Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre. Wurtz shot an efficient 10-from-22 from the field, including 6-from-17 from three-point range, while adding nine rebounds and four assists. Antonia Henderson cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds to complement Wurtz's offensive output.

The contest remained tight throughout with 13 lead changes and four tied scores. Isabel Smith matched Wurtz's 29 points for BA CoE, connecting on 12-of-23 shots including 5-of-12 from deep, while Olivia Olechnowicz added 23 points on 7-of-16 shooting. Manly's rebounding advantage (50-38) proved decisive, with their 21 offensive boards leading to 12 second-chance points that ultimately secured the win.

Albury Wodonga 90 def Hornsby KuRingGai 73 — Watch the Replay

Brynn Masikewich posted a double-double with 29 points and 10 rebounds as Albury Wodonga defeated Hornsby KuRingGai 90-73 at The Brickpit. Masikewich was outstanding, shooting 11-from-20 from the field while adding five free throws in a dominant interior performance. Caitlyn Jones contributed 23 points, while Riley Lupfer filled the stat sheet with 13 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, and three steals.

Jessie May Hall led Hornsby's resistance with 27 points on 10-from-19 shooting, but the home team struggled to contain Albury's offense, which shot 52.5 percent on two-point attempts. Albury Wodonga capitalized on Hornsby's 21 turnovers, converting them into 15 points, while their 12 fast break points helped establish a lead that reached 19 points during the contest.

Newcastle 81 def Central Coast 52 — Watch the Replay

Meg Jefferson dominated with 27 points on impressive 11-from-19 shooting as Newcastle cruised to an 81-52 victory over Central Coast at Newcastle Basketball Stadium. Nicole Munger secured a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds, adding six assists and two blocks in a complete performance. The home side shot a solid 45.1 percent from the field while limiting Central Coast to just 25 percent.

Central Coast struggled offensively throughout, managing only 18 made field goals despite 72 attempts. Jasmine Forcadilla provided the lone bright spot with 23 points, including 7-from-8 from the free-throw line, but it wasn't enough to overcome Newcastle's balanced attack. The Hunters controlled the glass with a 57-44 rebounding advantage and never trailed, leading by as many as 36 points.

Maitland 74 def Canberra 67 — Watch the Replay

Kasey Neubert posted a double-double with 24 points and 17 rebounds as Maitland secured a 74-67 win against Canberra at the BA Centre of Excellence. Neubert was a force inside, grabbing 10 offensive rebounds while shooting 9-from-22 from the field. Sydney Hunter added 22 points on efficient 9-from-14 shooting, including a stellar 4-from-6 from beyond the arc.

Despite Callie Bourne's 16 points and three steals for Canberra, Maitland's rebounding dominance proved decisive with a 51-27 advantage on the boards. The contest was tight throughout with 20 lead changes and eight ties, but Maitland's 12 second-chance points and 42 points in the paint helped them pull away. Mikala Williams contributed 14 points on impressive 7-from-9 shooting for Canberra in the loss.

Inner West 98 def Illawarra 88 — Watch the Replay

Kristina Moore poured in 34 points as Inner West outlasted Illawarra 98-88 in a high-scoring affair at Sydney Uni Sports & Aquatics Centre. Moore was on fire, shooting 12-from-19 from the field and a perfect 9-from-9 from the free-throw line. Tahlia Tupaea added 25 points, eight from the charity stripe, while Mizuki Wakamatsu contributed 17 points on efficient 7-of-12 shooting.

Asha Phillips led Illawarra with 30 points, including an exceptional 8-from-15 from three-point range. Tsubasa Nisbet added 16 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, and five steals in a valiant effort. The back-and-forth contest featured 28 lead changes and six ties, but Inner West's superior shooting (52.2% to 40.7%) and 17 fast break points helped them secure the victory despite Illawarra's 11 steals.

Norths Bears 84 def Penrith 77 — Watch the Replay

Carla Pitman recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds as Norths Bears defeated Penrith 84-77 at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre. Caitlyn Martin and Madeleine O'Hehir each scored 18 points for the Bears, who shot an efficient 45.1 percent from the field including 9-from-26 from three-point range. Pitman was perfect from the field, going 6-from-6 on two-point attempts.

Jordan Vasquez delivered a standout performance for Penrith with 31 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 11-from-18 from the field and adding 9-from-11 from the free-throw line. However, the Bears' balanced attack and defensive pressure forced 14 Penrith turnovers, which they converted into 20 points. Norths Bears led for over 34 minutes and built a lead as large as 21 points before securing the victory.

Bankstown 86 def Central Coast 70 — Watch the Replay

Juliunn Redmond delivered a stellar 25-point performance as Bankstown defeated Central Coast 86-70 at Breakers Indoor Sports Stadium. The dominant guard shot an efficient 10-from-17 from the field (58.8%) while adding seven rebounds and seven assists to her impressive stat line. Sienna Tutani contributed 16 points and nine rebounds while Kaila Proctor added 15 points with outstanding three-point shooting (3-from-5).

Central Coast struggled despite Jasmine Forcadilla's exceptional 31-point outing, where she shot 8-from-22 from the field and converted an impressive 12-from-13 from the charity stripe. Bankstown's all-round team effort showed in their 22 assists compared to Central Coast's 17, while also controlling the glass with a 44-37 rebounding advantage. The Bruins pulled away in the second half, building their lead to as many as 18 points.

Maitland 49 def BA CoE 48 — Watch the Replay

Kasey Neubert's dominant 16-point, eight-rebound performance led Maitland to a hard-fought 49-48 victory over BA Centre of Excellence at the AIS. Neubert shot an impressive 8-from-15 from the field (53.3%) in a low-scoring defensive battle. Sydney Hunter contributed a solid all-round game with 15 points, nine rebounds, and three steals for the Mustangs.

Both teams struggled mightily from beyond the arc, shooting an identical and dismal 10.5% (2-from-19) on three-pointers. The CoE was led by Jemyma Manyok's 10 points and seven rebounds, while Aspen Crase added eight points and 10 rebounds in the losing effort. Maitland's defense proved crucial, forcing 18 turnovers and recording 13 steals to overcome the CoE's 51-48 rebounding advantage. The game featured only two lead changes but remained competitive throughout.

Newcastle 88 def Hills 68 — Watch the Replay

Nicole Munger exploded for a dominant 41-point, 13-rebound double-double as Newcastle cruised to an 88-68 victory over Hills at Newcastle Basketball Stadium. The outstanding guard shot 13-from-24 from the field (54.2%) including 4-from-9 from downtown, while also converting a perfect 11-from-11 from the free-throw line. Meg Jefferson added a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Hunters.

Newcastle's complete team effort showed in their dominance on the boards (47-30) and their ability to force 23 Hills turnovers. Elizabeth Smith led Hills with 17 points and five assists, while Jade Kirisome added 13 points. The Hunters built their lead to as many as 25 points behind Munger's exceptional performance, which included 11 defensive rebounds. Newcastle shot an efficient 44.4% from the field while holding Hills to just 9-for-20 from the free-throw line.

Albury Wodonga 92 def Sydney 83 — Watch the Replay

Riley Lupfer delivered a spectacular shooting performance with 24 points, including six three-pointers, as Albury Wodonga defeated Sydney 92-83 at Comets Stadium. Lupfer added six rebounds, eight assists, and four steals in her all-round outstanding effort. Caitlyn Jones contributed 23 points and eight rebounds, while Brynn Masikewich recorded a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds.

Sydney was led by Piper Anderson's 26 points and Abigail Curtin's double-double (22 points, 13 rebounds). The Bandits shot an impressive 42.4% from beyond the arc (14-from-33) compared to Sydney's 28.1% (9-from-32), which proved to be the difference in this high-scoring affair. Despite Sydney's 47-43 rebounding advantage, Albury Wodonga's superior ball movement (26 assists to 11) and three-point shooting secured the victory in a game that featured 24 lead changes and seven ties.