Dandenong vs. Nunawading
EAST BURWOOD, Australia (Interstat) — The Dandenong Rangers visit the Nunawading Spectres on Saturday in a women’s professional basketball matchup organized by the Australia NBL at East Burwood.
Dandenong (4-9) enters the game coming off a 95-90 victory at Keilor on May 24, while Nunawading (5-7) is looking to rebound from a 85-56 home loss to Sandringham on May 23.
Rangers guard Marena Whittle has been the team’s offensive catalyst. In the win over Keilor, Whittle logged 38 minutes, scoring 31 points with eight rebounds and one assist. One day earlier against Knox, she had 19 points and seven rebounds in 35 minutes. Maria Barneda added 26 points and eight rebounds against Keilor, and Manuela Puoch contributed a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Nunawading counters with forward Kylee Blacksten, who has been a consistent scorer. In the loss to Sandringham, Blacksten played 35 minutes, totaling 16 points and eight rebounds. Over her past five games, she has averaged nearly 15 points and six rebounds. Tsz Kwan chipped in 13 points for the Spectres against Sandringham.
The Spectres have struggled recently, losing four of their last five, though they defeated Casey 91-85 on May 16. Dandenong has alternated results, with wins in two of their last four, including a 97-51 blowout of Kilsyth on May 9.
Tipoff is scheduled for Saturday at East Burwood.