Northern Force tops Frankston 72‑68 behind Froling double-double

SEAFORD, Australia (Interstat) — Keely Froling posted her third consecutive double-double with 29 points and 10 rebounds to lift the Northern Force to a 72-68 win over the Frankston Blues in NBL One women’s basketball action Sunday.

Froling, a 6-foot-2 forward who scored 34 and 32 points in her previous two games, added three assists and a block in 40 minutes. Parker Hill chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Force, who improved to 6-7. Rebekka Kalaydjiev contributed 11 points and six assists, and Sarah ONeill added eight points and five assists.

Frankston, which fell to 5-8, was led by Sianni Martin’s 23 points. Pahlyss Hokianga scored 13 points, Maria Barneda had nine points and 11 rebounds, and Louise Brown added nine points and eight rebounds. Emily Monaghan grabbed seven rebounds, and Tori Jackson scored five points. The Blues had won the previous meeting 83-81 in March.

Northern Force used strong free-throw shooting down the stretch to hold off a late rally.