Goldfields vs. Willetton

WILLETTON, Australia (Interstat) — The Goldfields Giants, riding a 6-3 record across all competitions, visit the Willetton Tigers on Sunday, May 31, in a Women’s NBL matchup at Willetton.

Goldfields enters the contest having won four of its past five games, including a 84-64 victory over Kalamunda on May 23. The Giants hold a decisive edge over Willetton this season, having routed the Tigers 100-64 on May 2. Willetton, meanwhile, has struggled to a 3-7 record and lost five of its last six, most recently falling 104-62 at Joondalup City on May 22.

Guard Sierra Moore is a key player for Goldfields. She has averaged 25.8 points and 11.2 rebounds over her past five games, including a 36-point, 13-rebound performance in a 102-96 overtime win against Perth Redbacks on May 9. In the earlier meeting with Willetton, Moore recorded 26 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.

For Willetton, forward Emma Calvert has been the team’s most productive scorer. She tallied 17 points and eight rebounds in the loss to Joondalup City and scored 22 points against Goldfields on May 2. Calvert also posted 17 points and eight rebounds against Rockingham on May 16.

Goldfields has leaned on a balanced attack. Against Kalamunda, Rachel Pettit added 16 points and Delaynie Byrne contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds. Willetton got 12 points and six rebounds from guard Ruby Porter in the Joondalup City loss.

Tipoff is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.