Northern Force vs. Geelong

GEELONG, Australia (Interstat) — The Northern Force visit Geelong on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in a women’s professional basketball matchup in the Australia NBL.

Northern Force enters with a 4-7 record across all competitions, while Geelong sits at 9-24. Despite Geelong’s higher win total, the hosts have lost two of their last three games. Northern Force, meanwhile, has won three of its past four contests.

Keely Froling is the player to watch for the Force. The forward has been dominant in recent outings. On May 16 against Dandenong, she played 39 minutes and recorded 32 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Two days earlier against Diamond Valley, she logged 19 points, 15 rebounds and six assists in 40 minutes. Froling also posted 39 points, 11 rebounds and four assists in a win at Kilsyth on May 10.

For Geelong, guard Lilly Rotunno has been the offensive catalyst. She scored 22 points with seven assists in 39 minutes against Knox on May 16, then had 25 points and seven assists in a win at Ringwood on May 10. Rotunno has reached at least 19 points in five of her last six games.

Northern Force is coming off a 98-83 win over Dandenong. In that game, Parker Hill contributed 22 points and nine rebounds, while Sarah ONeill added 28 points and five assists.

Geelong last played May 16, falling 82-64 to Knox. Jordan Vasquez had 16 points and eight rebounds, and Indiah Bowyer added six points and seven assists.

The game tips off at a time to be determined. Both teams are seeking consistency as they approach the final stretch of the season.