TERRIGAL, Australia (Interstat) — Two struggling NBL women’s basketball teams will meet Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Terrigal, with Penrith (1-7) visiting Central Coast (1-10) in a matchup of last-place squads seeking their second win of the season.

Penrith enters on a six-game losing streak after falling 79-67 to Illawarra on May 16. Sofia Hunt played 34 minutes and led the Panthers with 20 points, six rebounds and three assists. The guard has been Penrith’s most consistent scorer, averaging 12.5 points in her last two outings, but the team has managed only one victory (Interstat) — a 58-49 decision over Inner West on April 11 (Interstat) — since dropping its opener.

Central Coast has lost eight straight since a 78-65 home win over Inner West on April 26. The Bears were routed 88-64 by Sutherland on May 23 despite 16 points and five rebounds from guard Jessica Stone in 19 minutes. Stone has reached double figures in three of her last five games, including an 11-point effort at Manly Warringah on May 2.

Both sides are near the bottom of the NBL standings in points allowed. Penrith’s defense has surrendered an average of 87.4 points per game, while Central Coast is giving up 93.6 (Interstat) — the highest mark in the league.

Forward Zulema Garcia Leon, Penrith’s captain, contributed eight points and 11 rebounds against Illawarra, and Hannah Griffin led all Panthers scorers in that game with 22 points. For Central Coast, forward Nikki Worner logged 36 minutes against Sutherland, finishing with seven points, seven rebounds and five assists.

Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. local time.