Central Districts defeats Woodville 100‑92 in NBL One

GAWLER, Australia (Interstat) — Jewel Watkins scored 28 points and added nine assists and one block to lead Central Districts to a 100-92 victory over Woodville on Saturday in Australia NBL One women’s professional basketball.

Naomi Allotey tallied 22 points and 12 rebounds for Woodville. Tiahna Sears had 18 points and 11 rebounds for Central Districts. Keely Wiseman scored 24 points for the Lions. Sophie Kerridge posted 18 points, six rebounds and five assists for Woodville. Emily Winter grabbed 10 rebounds for Central Districts. Jordan Hunter had four points, seven rebounds and nine assists. Brittany Hodges recorded 13 points and 10 rebounds. Nani Falatea added 15 points, and Ambah Kowcun scored 13.

Woodville, the visiting team, fell to 7-6. Central Districts, playing at home, improved to 3-8. The Lions shot from the floor, from three-point range and from the free-throw line. Woodville shot from the floor, from three and from the line. Watkins scored 22 points in a loss to Noarlunga City on May 23. Woodville had won the previous meeting 82-69 on April 11. Allotey had two blocks, and Hunter added one block.