Southern Districts Dominates South West Metro in Blowout Victory
RUNCORN, Australia (Interstat) — Southern Districts remained unbeaten with an 82-53 win over South West Metro in Australia NBL One women’s action Friday.
The visitors overwhelmed the hosts from the start, building a lead that never slipped below 20 in the second half. Southern Districts shot 45.9 percent from the floor, including 9 of 22 from 3-point range, and made all 15 free throws. The defense forced 15 turnovers and limited South West Metro to 28.2 percent shooting.
Abby Solway led all scorers with 19 points on 36 minutes. Kalani Purcell added 13 points and eight rebounds, while Hayley McDowell White contributed 15 points and three rebounds. Jessica McDowell White chipped in 10 points and six assists for Southern Districts, which improved to 5-0.
South West Metro, now 0-4, got 12 points from Maria Barneda and nine points and nine rebounds from Jovana Ilic. Charlotte Whittaker posted seven points, 12 rebounds and five assists. The hosts held a 17-9 edge in offensive rebounds but committed 25 fouls.