PREVIEW: East Perth hosts Kalamunda in NBL1 West women’s action Friday

MORLEY, Australia (Interstat) — East Perth looks to continue its dominant run when it hosts Kalamunda in NBL1 West women’s basketball action Friday, June 5, 2026, at Morley.

East Perth (9-2) has won eight of its last nine contests and sits atop the standings. Kalamunda (3-8) has dropped seven of its last eight.

Players to watch

East Perth guard Stacey Barr has been the catalyst for the league-leading offense. In her last outing May 30 against the Perth Redbacks, Barr posted 32 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in a 96-83 win. She has recorded at least 15 points in four of her past five games and filled the stat sheet with 11 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in East Perth’s 85-66 victory over Kalamunda on May 9.

Kalamunda forward Trista Hull has been a double-double machine despite her team’s struggles. She is coming off 11 points and 12 rebounds in a 76-66 loss to Perry Lakes on May 30. Hull previously recorded 25 points and 18 rebounds against Goldfields on May 23 and 20 points and 16 rebounds against Mandurah on May 16. However, she was limited to seven points and nine rebounds in 16 minutes during the May 9 meeting with East Perth.

Recent form

East Perth is riding a three-game winning streak, including a 93-78 victory over Joondalup City on May 23. Forward Brooke Malone contributed 23 points and 11 rebounds in the May 30 win over the Perth Redbacks.

Kalamunda has lost four straight since its lone recent bright spot (Interstat) — an 80-71 victory over Mandurah on May 16. The team has allowed 84 or more points in four of its past five losses. Guard Gabriella Bronson led Kalamunda with 18 points in the May 30 loss to Perry Lakes.

Head-to-head

East Perth won the previous meeting this season, 85-66, on May 9 at Kalamunda. The victory extended East Perth’s dominance in the series, though the teams have split results in prior years.

Game details

Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time at Morley. Both teams face quick turnarounds: Kalamunda hosts Joondalup City on Saturday, June 6, and East Perth visits Rockingham on the same date.