Albury Wodonga vs. Hills

BAULKHAM HILLS, Australia (Interstat) — Two teams jockeying for position in the NBL1 South women’s standings meet Sunday when the Hills Hornets host the Albury Wodonga Bandits at Baulkham Hills Sports Centre.

Albury Wodonga (6-7) carries a narrow edge in the standings over Hills (5-7). The Bandits are coming off a 83-70 loss at Manly Warringah on Saturday in which forward Unique Thompson logged 23 points and 13 rebounds in 32 minutes.

Thompson has been a consistent force for Albury Wodonga, averaging a double-double over her past four appearances. In a May 30 loss to Illawarra, she posted 22 points and 21 rebounds. She also recorded 13 points and 11 rebounds in a 79-62 win at Inner West on May 24.

Hills counters with guard Sherrie Calleia, who scored 22 points and dished eight assists in the Hornets’ 102-63 victory over Inner West on May 31. She followed that with 11 points and five rebounds in a 71-54 loss at Manly Warringah on May 30.

The Hornets (5-7) have lost two of their past three, including a 82-76 defeat at Maitland on May 23. Their other victory this season came against Central Coast on April 25.

In the teams’ most recent meeting April 18, Albury Wodonga defeated Hills 75-53. The Bandits have won four of their past six overall, while Hills has dropped four of six.

Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. local time.