ROCKHAMPTON, Australia (Interstat) — Cairns defeated Rockhampton 103-90 on Friday, June 12, 2026, in an Australia NBL One women’s professional basketball game. Cairns, now 8-0, remained undefeated behind a triple-double from Maria Barneda, who finished with 17 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists. Taryn Bond added 29 points and seven assists for Cairns, while Leichan Williams scored 19 points and Summah Evans contributed 16 points. Teyla Evans chipped in 14 points.

Rockhampton, which fell to 2-9, was paced by Emily Kiser’s 29 points and 13 rebounds. Shanique Lucas scored 26 points. Tai Wakelin Gray had nine points and five rebounds, and Gracie Stugart added nine points and six rebounds. Isla Shackleton scored three points.

Cairns shot efficiently from the floor and from three-point range, while Rockhampton struggled to keep pace despite strong individual efforts. The victory continued Cairns’ perfect start to the season ahead of their next game at Brisbane on Saturday.