ALBURY, Australia (Interstat) — The Albury Wodonga Lady Bandits aim to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Illawarra Hawks in a Women’s NBL matchup Saturday at Albury Stadium.

Albury Wodonga (6-5) enters the contest following a 79-62 road victory Sunday over Inner West. Guard Emily Lyttle powered the Bandits with 25 points, four rebounds, three assists and one block in 29 minutes. Forward Unique Thompson contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds.

The Bandits have won six of their last eight games, with Lyttle emerging as a dominant force. In her last five outings, Lyttle has averaged 23.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, scoring at least 23 points in four of those appearances.

Illawarra (4-6) lost 76-64 at Newcastle on Saturday, its third defeat in four games. Hawks guard Asha Phillips recorded 19 points and six rebounds in 37 minutes against Newcastle. Center Darcy Rees added 16 points and 15 rebounds.

Phillips has been Illawarra’s most consistent performer, averaging 19.3 points over her last four games, including a 22-point, 11-rebound double-double in a 96-79 win at Inner West on May 9.

The Hawks have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 82 points over their past three losses. Illawarra’s last road victory came May 16 against Penrith.

Albury Wodonga defeated Illawarra 82-77 in their only meeting this season on Jan. 18.

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. local time.