TERRIGAL, Australia (Interstat) — A battle of extremes awaits Saturday when the Centre of Excellence visits Central Coast in a Women’s NBL matchup at Terrigal.

Centre of Excellence (12-4) sits near the top of the standings, while Central Coast (2-12) is mired near the bottom. The teams met May 9, with Centre of Excellence cruising to a 94-53 victory.

Centre of Excellence guard Aspen Crase has been a consistent contributor. In Friday’s 80-79 win at Canberra Nationals, she logged 31 minutes with 14 points and eight rebounds. Over her past seven games, she has scored in double figures three times and averaged 25.7 minutes, showcasing her durability and ability to impact the glass.

Forward Nikki Worner is a bright spot for Central Coast. In a 94-52 loss to Bankstown on May 31, she played all 40 minutes, recording 18 points, six rebounds and three assists. She showed her full range May 24 against Penrith, producing 13 points, 21 rebounds and five assists in a 71-59 win (Interstat) — one of Central Coast’s two victories this season. However, Central Coast has lost four of its last five, including a 100-41 drubbing by Canberra Nationals on May 30.

Centre of Excellence has won eight of its last 10, with both losses coming by double digits. The team features balanced scoring, with Zara Russell (19 points May 5) and Jemyma Manyok providing additional firepower.

Saturday’s game tips off at a time to be announced. Centre of Excellence then plays at Manly Warringah on Sunday, while Central Coast visits Penrith on June 20.