Thompson’s double-double powers Albury Wodonga past Hills
BAULKHAM HILLS, Australia (Interstat) — Unique Thompson scored 38 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Albury Wodonga to a 104-78 victory over Hills on Sunday in NBL1 women’s action.
Thompson, a forward from Theodore, Alabama, also added one assist and one block in 33 minutes. Emily Lyttle contributed 30 points, six rebounds and five assists for Albury Wodonga, which improved to 7-7. Last-Tear Poa recorded a triple-double with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
Hills dropped to 5-8 despite 22 points from guard Sherrie Calleia. Jade Kirisome added 18 points and eight assists for the home team.
Albury Wodonga shot efficiently from the floor and beyond the arc while converting free throws at a high rate. Hills struggled from the field and from three-point range.
The visitors led throughout the second half, building an insurmountable advantage. Albury Wodonga’s defense limited Hills to 78 points, well below the home team’s season average.
This was the second meeting between the teams this season. Albury Wodonga won the first matchup 75-53 on April 18.