Bankstown defeats Newcastle 85‑72 behind Heal’s 34 points
CONDELL PARK, Australia (Interstat) — Shyla Heal scored 34 points and dished four assists to lead Bankstown to an 85-72 victory over Newcastle on Saturday in Australia NBL One women’s basketball. Tahlia Tupaea added 18 points and 10 rebounds for the home side, while Margot de Freitas contributed 13 points and five rebounds. Davida Dale had four points and seven rebounds. For Newcastle, Nicole Munger posted 36 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Mia Heide recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks. Megan Jefferson added 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Isabelle Burns scored six points. Bankstown improved to 11-2, while Newcastle fell to 8-4. Bankstown used balanced scoring and strong defense to control the tempo. Heal, who entered the game off a 25-point performance May 31, consistently attacked the rim. Newcastle lost its second straight after a 61-84 defeat May 30. The game took place at Condell Park.