Box Scores: Day 1 at the Australian Championships

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• ‍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

Queensland 74, Tasmania 68

• Quarter Scores: Q1 21–11 │ Q2 15–16 │ Q3 24–21 │ Q4 14–20
• Largest Lead: Queensland by 18
• Game Context: Pool play – Day 1

Queensland created early separation with a strong first quarter, holding Tasmania to 11 points while building a double-digit margin that shaped the rest of the game. The Queenslanders consistently generated paint scoring, finishing with 46 points in the paint, with Prasaysus Notoa posting 13 points, 14 rebounds and five assists to anchor possessions at both ends. Emma Petrie added 13 points as Queensland’s offence stayed functional through multiple lineups.

Tasmania worked back into the contest through physicality and activity, particularly on the perimeter, staying alive with 30 percent three-point shooting. Nikki Parker led Tasmania with 21 points and provided consistent shot creation, while Millie Baker recorded nine points, 11 rebounds and five assists to keep Tasmania competitive across the middle quarters. Chloe Broomhall added nine points and 10 rebounds, giving Tasmania second-chance looks and extra possessions.

Queensland steadied whenever Tasmania threatened, using depth and defensive pressure to control key stretches. Keriana Hippolite scored 11 points off the bench, and Queensland’s ability to win the turnover battle (16–20) and produce 21 bench points helped hold the margin through the final quarter. Tasmania closed the gap late with a 20-point fourth, but Queensland’s earlier work and composure at the line (11-from-14) was enough to close out the win.

Key Performers

Tasmania

• Nikki Parker — 21 points
• Portia Chopping — 13 points, four assists
• Millie Baker — nine points, 11 rebounds, five assists

Queensland

• Prasaysus Notoa — 13 points, 14 rebounds, five assists
• Emma Petrie — 13 points
• Vahyliah Seumanutafa — 12 points, seven rebounds

By the Numbers

• Queensland: Points: 74 │ FG: 29/73 (39%) │ 2P: 24/51 (47%) │ 3P: 5/22 (22%) │ FT: 11/14 (78%) │ REB: 45 │ AST: 16 │ STL: 13 │ BLK: 1 │ TO: 16 │ PIP: 46 │ PTS off TO: 14 │ Bench: 21
• Tasmania: Points: 68 │ FG: 25/67 (37%) │ 2P: 17/41 (41%) │ 3P: 8/26 (30%) │ FT: 10/12 (83%) │ REB: 44 │ AST: 14 │ STL: 11 │ BLK: 5 │ TO: 20 │ PIP: 32 │ PTS off TO: 11 │ Bench: 8

South Australia 105, Australian Capital Territory 44

• Quarter Scores: Q1 27–16 │ Q2 27–14 │ Q3 25–7 │ Q4 26–7
• Largest Lead: South Australia by 61
• Game Context: Pool play – Day 1

South Australia established control from the opening period and never allowed the game to settle, building separation through pressure defence and constant paint touches. The South Australians scored 72 points in the paint and repeatedly turned live-ball turnovers into easy points, finishing with 41 points off turnovers as the lead extended across every quarter.

The result was driven by disruptive defence and depth. South Australia recorded 27 steals and forced 34 ACT turnovers, generating a steady stream of transition possessions and short-court opportunities. Keira Gardiner led the scoring with 17 points on 8-from-11, while Sarah Warner added 16 points and kept pressure on the rim through the second and third quarters.

ACT competed on the glass and had moments of structure in the half court, but struggled to generate clean looks and couldn’t absorb the defensive pressure for four quarters. Zara Funnell led ACT with nine points and four assists, with Katiah-Ann Tait adding eight points and six rebounds and Achol Agok contributing eight rebounds. South Australia’s control of tempo and possession count ensured the margin continued to stretch through the second half.

Key Performers

Australian Capital Territory

• Zara Funnell — nine points, four assists
• Katiah-Ann Tait — eight points, six rebounds
• Achol Agok — six points, eight rebounds

South Australia

• Keira Gardiner — 17 points
• Sarah Warner — 16 points
• Krystal Thompson — 13 points, six assists

By the Numbers

• South Australia: Points: 105 │ FG: 41/88 (46%) │ 2P: 37/67 (55%) │ 3P: 4/21 (19%) │ FT: 19/32 (59%) │ REB: 57 │ AST: 24 │ STL: 27 │ BLK: 8 │ TO: 12 │ PIP: 72 │ PTS off TO: 41 │ Bench: 44
• Australian Capital Territory: Points: 44 │ FG: 17/59 (28%) │ 2P: 14/46 (30%) │ 3P: 3/13 (23%) │ FT: 7/10 (70%) │ REB: 38 │ AST: 9 │ STL: 3 │ BLK: 1 │ TO: 34 │ PIP: 28 │ PTS off TO: 5 │ Bench: 11

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

Tasmania 75, Queensland 69

• Quarter Scores: Q1 20–16 │ Q2 21–16 │ Q3 13–11 │ Q4 21–26
• Largest Lead: Tasmania by 13
• Game Context: Pool play – Day 1

Tasmanian Mason Ling had a dunk and two free throws in the final minute to propel the Islanders to their first win out the tournament. Tasmania established control early through physicality and balance, winning the opening half behind efficient interior scoring and steady guard play. Jack Smith led the way with 18 points, repeatedly finding gaps in Queensland’s coverage, while Logan Gibson added 11 points and nine rebounds, anchoring Tasmania’s work on the glass. The Tasmanians’ ability to score inside (48 percent on two-point attempts) allowed them to dictate tempo through the first three quarters.

Queensland stayed within reach through effort plays and second chances, led by Harry Cook’s dominant stretch off the bench. Cook finished with 24 points and 19 rebounds in 24:33, providing interior scoring and offensive rebounding that kept Queensland alive despite perimeter struggles. Brodie McGregor added 16 points, eight rebounds and four assists, while Queensland generated 26 second-chance points to offset shooting inefficiency.

The game tightened late as Queensland pushed the pace in the fourth quarter, cutting into the margin with transition scoring and defensive pressure. However, Tasmania closed from the free-throw line and maintained composure in late possessions. Lewis Rattray (13 points) and Jasper Hay (14 points, eight rebounds, four assists) helped steady the offence, while Tasmania’s edge in ball security and timely shooting ensured they held off the late surge to secure the win.

Key Performers

Queensland

• Harry Cook — 24 points, 19 rebounds
• Brodie McGregor — 16 points, eight rebounds, four assists
• Ash McGrath — 11 points

Tasmania

• Jack Smith — 18 points, six rebounds
• Jasper Hay — 14 points, eight rebounds, four assists
• Lewis Rattray — 13 points

By the Numbers

• Tasmania: Points: 75 │ FG: 28/72 (38%) │ 2P: 22/45 (48%) │ 3P: 6/27 (22%) │ FT: 13/21 (61%) │ REB: 45 │ AST: 11 │ STL: 8 │ BLK: 1 │ TO: 11 │ PIP: 44 │ PTS off TO: 13 │ Bench: 8
• Queensland: Points: 69 │ FG: 28/80 (35%) │ 2P: 25/58 (43%) │ 3P: 3/22 (13%) │ FT: 10/16 (62%) │ REB: 58 │ AST: 13 │ STL: 5 │ BLK: 6 │ TO: 15 │ PIP: 50 │ PTS off TO: 11 │ Bench: 31

New South Wales 105, Victoria Navy 84

• Quarter Scores: Q1 30–15 │ Q2 31–27 │ Q3 27–20 │ Q4 17–22
• Largest Lead: New South Wales by 27
• Game Context: Pool play – Day 1

New South Wales set the game’s tone early with a 30-point first quarter and sustained scoring pressure across the first half. NSW shot 52 percent from the field and 36 percent from three, creating separation through shot-making and ball movement, with Bailey Macarthur delivering 29 points on 10-from-18 shooting and Bailey Hanson adding 17 points and eight rebounds as the margin extended into double digits.

Victoria Navy had stretches where it generated scoring through the middle quarters, but NSW consistently had an answer, keeping the tempo and scoreboard moving. Jarvis Neal led Navy with 17 points, while NSW’s interior finishing and pace ensured the lead held through the third quarter. Even with both teams turning it over (NSW 22, Navy 21), NSW converted the extra opportunities into 27 points off turnovers, keeping control of the contest.

New South Wales closed the game without allowing momentum to swing, balancing perimeter shot-making with enough pressure to maintain the gap. Bol Diing finished with 11 points and six assists, and NSW’s bench production remained a feature, contributing 36 points to support the starting group. For Victoria Navy, Malik Davis scored 12 points and Levi Munyard added 10 points with three assists, but Navy’s perimeter efficiency (5-from-27 from three) and the early deficit proved too much to overcome.

Key Performers

New South Wales

• Bailey Macarthur — 29 points
• Bailey Hanson — 17 points, eight rebounds
• Ethan Marten-Coney — 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists

Victoria Navy

• Jarvis Neal — 17 points
• Malik Davis — 12 points
• Levi Munyard — 10 points, three assists

By the Numbers

• New South Wales: Points: 105 │ FG: 36/69 (52%) │ 2P: 25/39 (64%) │ 3P: 11/30 (36%) │ FT: 22/34 (64%) │ REB: 48 │ AST: 19 │ STL: 10 │ BLK: 5 │ TO: 22 │ PIP: 42 │ PTS off TO: 27 │ Bench: 36
• Victoria Navy: Points: 84 │ FG: 33/79 (41%) │ 2P: 28/52 (53%) │ 3P: 5/27 (18%) │ FT: 13/26 (50%) │ REB: 42 │ AST: 14 │ STL: 9 │ BLK: 5 │ TO: 21 │ PIP: 48 │ PTS off TO: 18 │ Bench: 30

Other Games Today

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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