KILSYTH, Australia (Interstat) — Kilsyth hosts Northern Force on Sunday, May 10, in a women’s professional basketball matchup that pits two teams heading in opposite directions. The game, part of the Australia NBL season, tips off at the Kilsyth venue with Kilsyth sporting a 4-4 record across all competitions, while Northern Force struggles at 1-7.

For Kilsyth, forward Nikita Young has been a consistent scoring threat despite the team’s recent struggles. In her last five games, Young averaged 16.8 points, including a 23-point, seven-assist effort in a win over Waverley on April 16. She scored 16 points in a 97-51 loss to Dandenong on Saturday, playing 27 minutes and adding four rebounds and two assists. Young’s ability to create her own shot will be critical against a Northern Force defense that allowed 82 points per game over its past five contests.

Northern Force will rely on guard Parker Hill, who has been the team’s most productive player this season. Hill posted 15 points, seven rebounds and one assist in a 78-70 victory over Casey on April 25, but in Saturday’s 82-51 loss to Knox, she managed eight points, nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 33 minutes. Overall, Northern Force has dropped seven of eight games, with its lone win coming May 1 against Bendigo. The team is coming off a 31-point defeat and is in danger of extending its losing streak.

Sunday’s game marks the third meeting between these squads this season, though no head-to-head results were available. Kilsyth has split its past six games but has lost three straight, including a 46-point blowout to Dandenong. The home team will look to balance its offense beyond Young, with Emme Shearer contributing 10 points and six rebounds in Saturday’s loss and Lily Exton grabbing eight boards.

Northern Force’s next game is May 15 against Diamond Valley, while Kilsyth travels to Keilor on May 16. For now, both teams seek momentum in a tight NBL standings battle. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. local time.