ALBURY, Australia (Interstat) — Darcy Rees recorded 19 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks to lead Illawarra past Albury Wodonga 70-66 on Saturday in Australia NBL One women’s professional basketball action. Rees played 36 minutes as Illawarra improved to 5-6 on the season.

Unique Thompson posted 22 points and 21 rebounds in 36 minutes for Albury Wodonga, which fell to 6-6. Una Jovanovic added 22 points and six assists, and Ruby MacDonald contributed 13 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks for Illawarra. Emily Lyttle scored 22 points for the home side. Asha Phillips had 11 points and four rebounds for Illawarra. Kijana Mccowan finished with four points, four rebounds and three assists for Albury Wodonga. Emma Mahady added eight points and four rebounds, and Gabriella Fotu had three points and two rebounds. Timeeka Coleman chipped in four points and five rebounds.