Box Scores: Day 1 at the Australian Championships

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Women's Tournament

• ‍Pool A: New South Wales; South Australia; Victoria; and Australian Capital Territory‍
• Pool B: Queensland; Victoria Navy; Tasmania; and Western Australia

Day 1: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Victoria 77, New South Wales 70

• Quarter Scores: Q1 18–22 │ Q2 21–16 │ Q3 19–21 │ Q4 12–18
• Largest Lead: Victoria by 9
• Game Context: Pool play – Day 1

Victoria’s advantage was built on shot efficiency and possession control. The Victorians converted 51 percent from the field and consistently generated second and third opportunities through a +13 rebounding margin, with Sophie Taylor finishing with 19 points and eight rebounds and Imogen Trout adding 13 points and nine boards. Their ability to close defensive possessions limited New South Wales’ opportunities to fully leverage pressure.

New South Wales stayed competitive through defensive activity and transition scoring, forcing 19 turnovers and generating 22 points off mistakes. Jessie-May Hall orchestrated the offence with 14 points and five assists, while Ruby Perkins logged 34:24 and scored 14 points as NSW kept the margin within reach through the middle quarters. However, perimeter inefficiency stalled momentum, with NSW finishing 4-from-27 from three.

Victoria separated late by staying composed and continuing to attack the paint. Tayli DiMarco’s 17 points and three assists provided stability as the game tightened, while Victoria’s rebounding edge and ball movement (17 assists) allowed them to close the contest in the final quarter without needing to change tempo or rotation structure.

NSW led late in the fourth quarter but Victoria steadied in the last three minutes to seal it.

Key Performers

New South Wales

• Jessie-May Hall — 14 points, five assists in 27:39
  
• Ruby Perkins — 14 points in 34:24
  
• Freya Bijkerk — 12 points, seven rebounds
  

Victoria

• Sophie Taylor — 19 points, eight rebounds
  
• Tayli DiMarco — 17 points, three assists
  
• Imogen Trout — 13 points, nine rebounds
  

By the Numbers

• ‍Victoria: Points: 77 │ FG: 33/64 (51%) │ 2P: 28/48 (58%) │ 3P: 5/16 (31%) │ FT: 6/13 (46%) │ REB: 47 │ AST: 17 │ STL: 6 │ BLK: 6 │ TO: 19 │ PIP: 42 │ PTS off TO: 10 │ Bench: 9‍
• New South Wales: Points: 70 │ FG: 28/71 (39%) │ 2P: 24/44 (54%) │ 3P: 4/27 (14%) │ FT: 10/17 (58%) │ REB: 34 │ AST: 9 │ STL: 11 │ BLK: 1 │ TO: 11 │ PIP: 44 │ PTS off TO: 22 │ Bench: 22

Victoria Navy 76, Western Australia 63

• Quarter Scores: Q1 26–6 │ Q2 21–18 │ Q3 14–24 │ Q4 15–15
• Largest Lead: Victoria Navy by 33
• Game Context: Pool play – Day 1

Victoria Navy built the result early, establishing control with a dominant first quarter that set the tone for the contest. Navy held Western Australia to just six points in the opening period while Zara Sestan poured in 24 points in just over 22 minutes, stretching the floor and punishing closeouts. The early separation was reinforced on the glass, with Evelyn Martyn pulling down 18 rebounds, allowing Navy to generate repeat possessions and keep Western Australia pinned in the half court.

Western Australia responded after halftime with its best stretch of the game, outscoring Navy 24–14 in the third quarter as Alyssa Bowen led the push with 22 points and increased rim pressure. Aysha Kemp added 12 points and eight rebounds, helping Western Australia briefly stabilise the contest through second-chance opportunities. However, turnovers continued to blunt momentum, with Navy forcing 24 giveaways across the game.

Victoria Navy steadied in the final quarter, matching Western Australia score-for-score and closing the game without allowing momentum to swing. Sienna Stone’s 10 points off the bench and Navy’s composure at the free-throw line (11-from-13) ensured the margin remained intact. Combined with a 59–49 rebounding edge and 22 assists, Navy were able to close the game without needing to shorten rotations or alter tempo.

Key Performers

Victoria Navy

• Zara Sestan — 24 points in 22:32
• Evelyn Martyn — 12 points, 18 rebounds
• Sienna Stone — 10 points, six rebounds

Western Australia

• Alyssa Bowen — 22 points, eight rebounds
• Aysha Kemp — 12 points, eight rebounds
• Emma Clark — nine points, six rebounds

By the Numbers

• Victoria Navy: Points: 76 │ FG: 27/87 (31%) │ 2P: 16/53 (30%) │ 3P: 11/34 (32%) │ FT: 11/13 (84%) │ REB: 59 │ AST: 22 │ STL: 16 │ BLK: 5 │ TO: 16 │ PIP: 26 │ PTS off TO: 19 │ Bench: 20
• Western Australia: Points: 63 │ FG: 19/62 (30%) │ 2P: 15/46 (32%) │ 3P: 4/16 (25%) │ FT: 21/30 (70%) │ REB: 49 │ AST: 8 │ STL: 6 │ BLK: 4 │ TO: 24 │ PIP: 26 │ PTS off TO: 9 │ Bench: 13

Other Games today

• 3:00pm (SC) – Tasmania vs Queensland (Pool B)
• 3:00pm (Court 4) – South Australia vs Australian Capital Territory (Pool A)

Men’s Tournament Fixtures

• ‍Pool A: Victoria Navy; South Australia; New South Wales; and Australian Capital Territory‍
• Pool B: Victoria; Queensland; Western Australia; and Tasmania

Day 1: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Game 3 – 1:00pm (SC) – New South Wales vs Victoria Navy (Pool A)
Game 4 – 1:00pm (Court 4) – Queensland vs Tasmania (Pool B)
Game 7 – 5:00pm (SC) – Western Australia vs Victoria (Pool B)
Game 8 – 5:00pm (Court 4) – South Australia vs Australian Capital Territory (Pool A)

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