Bradley’s near triple-double lifts Knox past Ballarat

WENDOUREE, Australia (Interstat) — Paige Bradley posted 19 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds to lead Knox to a 91-84 victory over Ballarat on Sunday in Australia NBL One women’s action at Wendouree.

Bradley, a guard from Woodlands, Texas, played 34 minutes and was the top star for Knox, which improved to 13-4. Alicia Froling added 20 points, four rebounds and one block in 33 minutes. Haliegh Reinoehl scored eight points with six rebounds off the bench. Agnes Emma Nnopu contributed 10 points, six rebounds and two assists.

Ballarat fell to 8-6 despite 19 points from Abigail Wehrung, who added five rebounds. Camille Hobby had 17 points and seven rebounds. Malia Fisher chipped in 16 points, six rebounds and three assists. Casey Samuels recorded 10 points and eight rebounds, and Elissa Brett scored 12 points with two assists.

Knox shot efficiently from the floor and the free-throw line, while Ballarat struggled from three-point range. Knox entered having won four straight, including an 84-67 victory at Kilsyth the previous day. Ballarat had won four of its previous five before the loss.