MARDEN, Australia (Interstat) — The Noarlunga City and Norwood women’s professional basketball teams meet Sunday, May 31, in a pivotal Australia NBL matchup at Marden.

Norwood (6-5) holds a one-game edge over Noarlunga City (5-6) in the standings entering the clash. The home team also has the psychological advantage from their most recent head-to-head meeting, a 79-68 victory at Noarlunga City on March 28.

Noarlunga City enters on a high after a 78-63 win over Eastern on Saturday. Forward Mollie McKendrick was the catalyst, playing 38 minutes and recording 14 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists (Interstat) — one assist shy of a triple-double. McKendrick has been a force in her past two games, logging a 16-point, 16-rebound, 4-assist performance in a win at Central Districts on May 23. She struggled in a loss at Woodville on May 9, playing only five minutes and scoring two points.

Norwood also carries momentum from Saturday’s 79-68 win at North Adelaide. Guard Ally Becki led the way with 20 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 block in 36 minutes. Becki has been prolific in her recent outings, including a 25-point, 8-rebound, 9-assist effort in a narrow 101-96 loss at Woodville on May 23, and a 16-point, 5-rebound, 5-assist performance in a win over Central Districts on May 9.

The game marks the second of two regular-season meetings between the clubs. Noarlunga City is seeking to avenge its March defeat and level the season series.

Tipoff is Sunday at Marden.