MACKAY, Australia (Interstat) — The Northside Wizards visit the Mackay Meteorettes on Friday in a matchup of teams heading in opposite directions in the Australia NBL women’s season.

Mackay (6-2) enters the game on a four-game winning streak after a narrow 84-81 loss to Cairns on May 23. The Meteorettes boast a high-powered offense that has averaged 92.8 points over their past five contests, all victories.

Northside (3-3) has been inconsistent, dropping three of its past four games. The Wizards most recently fell 73-65 to Southern Districts on May 23, a game in which they shot just 38 percent from the field.

Players to watch

Mackay guard Monique Bobongie has been a dominant force. She has scored at least 27 points in three of her past four games, including a 32-point, 10-rebound double-double in a 95-83 win at Townsville on May 22. Bobongie is averaging 26.7 points over her past three appearances while shooting above 50 percent from the floor.

Northside forward Neseya Parker Williams has been consistent despite her team’s struggles. She recorded 21 points, 11 rebounds and four assists in the loss to Southern Districts, her second double-double of the season. Parker Williams leads the Wizards in scoring and rebounding.

Recent form

Mackay’s only losses have come to Cairns and Southern Districts (84-78 on April 25). The Meteorettes have been particularly strong at home, where they beat Brisbane 111-64 on May 9 and Rockhampton 92-71 on April 18.

Northside’s three wins have come against Southern Districts (86-82 on May 9), Brisbane (87-78 on May 22) and S.C. Phoenix (74-65 on April 17). The Wizards have struggled to close games, with their three losses coming by an average of 11 points.

Up next

Northside travels to Rockhampton on Saturday. Mackay hosts North Gold Coast on June 12.

Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. local time.