Nnopu’s double-double powers North Gold Coast past Townsville
TOWNSVILLE, Australia (Interstat) — Antoniette Emma Nnopu recorded 30 points and 19 rebounds to lead North Gold Coast to an 83-75 victory over Townsville on Saturday in Australia NBL One women’s basketball. Courtney Woods led the home team with 31 points and 11 rebounds, but Townsville could not overcome the visiting squad. Georgia Woolley added 26 points, six rebounds and five assists for North Gold Coast, which improved to 4-6 while dropping Townsville to 6-4. Bree Stephens contributed 16 points, while Ella Tofaeono added eight points and four rebounds. Charli Reece had eight points and six rebounds for the winners, and Katie Deeble scored 10 points with four rebounds and three assists. Chailee Ward had three points and seven rebounds, and Shaylee Browning added four points and three rebounds. Harriet Carey scored five points for Townsville. North Gold Coast, which had lost its previous game at Mackay, bounced back with the win. Townsville saw its three-game winning streak snapped.