Caitlyn Jones’ double-double leads Canb. Nationals past Hornsby
HORNSBY, Australia (Interstat) — Caitlyn Jones recorded 29 points, 12 rebounds and six assists to power the Canb. Nationals to a 109-81 victory over Hornsby on Sunday in NBL One women’s basketball.
Jones, a guard, played 39 minutes. Callie Bourne added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Allison Day scored 17 points with nine rebounds for the Nationals, who improved to 4-7. Skye Rees and Zara Funnell each scored 15 points. Ilijana Matijevic had six points and five assists.
Hornsby, now 8-4, was led by Ruby Perkins’ 24 points. Kristina Moore contributed 22 points, four rebounds, five assists and two blocks. Lucy Mead scored 17 points with six assists, and AyAnna Bey added 10 points and eight rebounds.
The victory avenged a 95-83 loss to Hornsby on May 23. Jones, who had 28 points in a win over Central Coast the previous day, was the game’s top performer.