Willetton edges Southwest in NBL1 women’s thriller
WILLETTON, Australia (Interstat) — Willetton defeated Southwest 77-74 in an NBL1 women’s basketball game Friday night, April 24, 2026. The home team improved to 2-3, while Southwest fell to 1-4.
Willetton’s Emma Gandini posted 15 points, eight rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes, earning player of the game honors. Ruby Porter added 15 points and seven rebounds, and Ella Murdoch contributed 11 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Remy Hearn scored 12 off the bench.
Southwest’s MarShaun Bostic led all scorers with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Briana Bailey had 15 points and six rebounds, and Javene Fitch and Cassidy Lacey Rameka each recorded double-doubles with 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Willetton outrebounded Southwest 20-14 on the offensive glass and forced 32 turnovers while committing 17. The home team shot 28 of 90 from the field, including 5 of 32 from three-point range, and made all 16 free throws. Southwest shot 26 of 71 overall, 7 of 24 from beyond the arc and 15 of 15 at the line. Willetton’s defensive rating of 81.4 edged Southwest’s 77.0.