Central Coast beats Penrith 71‑59 as Worner posts double-double
TERIGAL, Australia (Interstat) — Nikki Worner posted 13 points, 21 rebounds and five assists to lead Central Coast to a 71-59 victory over Penrith on Sunday in an Australia NBL One women’s basketball game. Tristan Black added 11 points and 14 rebounds, and Bronte Moore contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds. Brianna Kelly scored 13 points, Jessica Stone had 10 points and eight rebounds off the bench, and Cushla Alpen grabbed nine rebounds. For Penrith, Hannah Griffin led all scorers with 22 points, Sofia Hunt recorded 17 points and seven rebounds, and Tatiana Beaumont finished with eight points and nine rebounds. Chanel Bastin chipped in five points, four rebounds and two blocks. Central Coast improved to 2-10, snapping a five-game losing streak. Penrith fell to 1-8, its seventh consecutive loss.