South West Metro vs. Brisbane

BRISBANE, Australia (Interstat) — Brisbane looks to snap a three-game losing streak Saturday when it hosts South West Metro in an Australia NBL women’s professional basketball game.

Brisbane (2-6) has lost its last three contests, most recently falling 87-78 at home to Northside on May 22. Alyssa Brown led the team with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists in that loss. Brown has been a consistent force for Brisbane, averaging 22.5 points and 8.5 rebounds over her last four games, including a 29-point outburst in a 111-64 loss at Mackay on May 9. She also posted 19 points and 16 rebounds in a 68-58 win at Rockhampton on May 10.

South West Metro (1-5) has lost four of its last five games, the most recent a 75-68 home defeat to North Gold Coast on May 23. Forward Stephanie Bairstow led the team in that contest with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists over 36 minutes. Bairstow has been the team’s most productive player throughout a difficult start to the season.

Brisbane’s only other win this season came against Rockhampton. The club has struggled defensively, surrendering an average of 88.1 points per game. South West Metro’s lone victory came May 16 at Gold Coast, a 60-51 decision.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time.