Woods’ Triple-Double Leads Townsville Past Southern Districts

BRISBANE, Australia (Interstat) — Courtney Woods recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to power Townsville to a 104-69 victory over Southern Districts on Sunday in Australia NBL One women’s action.

Woods, a guard, played 33 minutes and spearheaded a dominant offensive effort that lifted the Flames to 6-3. Ella Tofaeono added 18 points and six rebounds, Mia Murray scored 13 points, Kate Gaze Searle contributed 12 points and Bree Stephens had 11 points for Townsville.

Southern Districts, now 7-3, was led by Mikayla Cowling’s 23 points and seven rebounds. Jessica McDowell White finished with 16 points and six assists, while Hayley McDowell White added 13 points and five rebounds.

Townsville shot effectively from the floor and from beyond the arc, and converted free throws at a strong clip. Southern Districts struggled to match the Flames’ pace and accuracy at the Brisbane venue.

The victory came one day after Townsville defeated Brisbane on the road. Southern Districts had lost its previous outing to S.C. Phoenix.