Diamond Valley vs. Dandenong
DANDENONG, Australia (Interstat) — Diamond Valley visits Dandenong on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in an NBL women’s professional basketball game, pitting a team with a winning record against a host side seeking consistency.
Diamond Valley enters the matchup at Dandenong with a 9-5 mark across all competitions. Dandenong, playing at home, stands at 5-10.
Diamond Valley is coming off a 71-62 loss at Waverley on Monday, June 8. Forward Isis Beh led the visitors with 15 points and four rebounds in 26 minutes. Beh has been a steady contributor; in her past three games, she posted 15 points (vs. Waverley), six points and eight rebounds in a win at Hobart on May 16, and eight points and six rebounds in a 91-92 loss at Northern Force on May 15.
For Diamond Valley, other top performers in the Waverley loss included Alexandra Sharp (12 points, six rebounds, three assists) and Shannon Dufficy (10 points, three rebounds). Diamond Valley’s recent results show mixed form: a two-point loss at Eltham on May 30, a 109-93 win over Bendigo on May 24, and a 70-81 win at Hobart on May 16.
Dandenong fell 85-82 at home to Geelong on Sunday, May 31. Guard Adrianna Smith produced a standout line of 36 points, 10 rebounds and one assist in 39 minutes. Smith has been the team’s offensive engine, averaging 18.2 points over her last five games, including a 13-point, seven-rebound outing in a 64-63 win at Nunawading on May 30 and an 18-point, 10-rebound, seven-assist performance in a loss at Northern Force on May 16. Manuela Puoch (19 points, seven rebounds, six assists) and Haley Peters (18 points, 13 rebounds) also were productive in the Geelong loss.
Dandenong’s season includes wins over Nunawading and Keilor but recent losses to Knox and Hobart. The team’s home record has been inconsistent.
Saturday’s game tips off at a venue known for a lively atmosphere. Diamond Valley will look to exploit Dandenong’s defensive lapses, while Dandenong will rely on Smith’s scoring and rebounding to keep pace. Both teams face pivotal stretches in the schedule: Diamond Valley plays Casey on June 20, and Dandenong hosts Frankston on the same date. A win Saturday could provide momentum for the second half of the season.