NEWCASTLE, Australia (Interstat) — Nicole Munger scored 35 points and dished eight assists to lead Newcastle to a 76-64 victory over Illawarra on Saturday in Australia NBL One women’s action.

Munger, a guard from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, also grabbed five rebounds in 37 minutes. Maria Barneda added 17 points and 12 rebounds with three blocks. Megan Jefferson contributed 10 points and six rebounds, and Claudea Waihape had three points, three rebounds and five assists.

Illawarra fell to 4-6 while Newcastle improved to 8-2.

Asha Phillips led the Hawks with 19 points and six rebounds. Darcy Rees recorded 16 points and 15 rebounds. Una Jovanovic supplied 14 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Ruby MacDonald added eight points and five rebounds.

Newcastle shot at a higher percentage from the floor and from beyond the arc, while also connecting more often from the free-throw line. The hosts controlled the paint and limited Illawarra’s second-chance opportunities. The victory extended Newcastle’s winning streak after a 78-60 win over Maitland on May 16. Illawarra had won its previous two games entering Saturday.