WOLLONGONG, Australia (Interstat) — Caitlyn Jones scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Canb. Nationals to an 83-77 victory over Illawarra on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Wollongong.

Jones added seven assists in 39 minutes for the Nationals, who improved to 5-9. Allison Day contributed 21 points and 11 rebounds, Callie Bourne had 17 points and eight rebounds, and Zara Funnell added 12 points. The Nationals shot from the floor, from three-point range and from the free-throw line.

Darcy Rees paced Illawarra with 25 points, 17 rebounds and four assists in 38 minutes. Maria Barneda scored 16 points with nine assists, and Asha Phillips added 13 points and eight rebounds. Ruby MacDonald had 10 points and six rebounds, and Sophie Johnston added eight points. The Hawks fell to 5-7. Illawarra shot from the floor, from three-point range and from the free-throw line.

The Nationals avenged an earlier 69-43 home win over Illawarra on April 11.