RUNCORN, Australia (Interstat) – South West Metro held off Rockhampton 83-78 on Saturday, June 6, in an Australia NBL One women’s professional basketball game. Hannah Simental led the home team with 19 points and 6 assists, while Charlotte Whittaker added 15 points and 6 rebounds. Jovana Ilic had 10 points and 8 rebounds, Jenna Kilty scored 13 points, Tessa Morrison contributed 9 points and 4 assists, and Stephanie Bairstow grabbed 8 rebounds. For Rockhampton, Gracie Stugart posted 21 points and 9 rebounds, Shanique Lucas scored a team-high 22 points, and Emily Kiser had 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Tai Wakelin Gray added 2 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists. The win improved South West Metro’s record to 3-6, while Rockhampton fell to 1-8. Rockhampton lost its eighth consecutive game after a win over Gold Coast on May 23.