Ballarat defeats Geelong 95‑73 in NBL One clash
WENDOUREE, Australia (Interstat) — Ballarat defeated Geelong 95-73 in a Women’s NBL One game Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Wendouree.
Malia Fisher led the home side with 20 points, seven rebounds, five assists and one block. Casey Samuels added 18 points, five rebounds and eight assists, while Camille Hobby contributed 12 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks. Laura Taylor scored 14 points, and Elissa Brett added 13.
Geelong’s Indiah Bowyer posted 19 points, five rebounds and five assists. Jordan Vasquez scored 20 points and grabbed six rebounds, and Dakota Crichton had 10 points and six rebounds.
Ballarat improved to 8-5 on the season, while Geelong fell to 9-27.
The game featured strong three-point shooting from both teams, with Ballarat connecting at a higher clip. The hosts also held an advantage at the free throw line.
Ballarat entered with a 72.60 percent win probability according to Interstat’s ELO system, but the game was decided on the court as the Miners controlled the tempo from the opening quarter.