ELTHAM, Australia (Interstat) — Melbourne defeated Eltham 96-84 on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in an NBL One women’s professional basketball game.

Melbourne improved to 8-6, while Eltham dropped to 11-3. Power forward Mingling Chen led Melbourne with 22 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and two blocks in 33 minutes. Guard Rachel Brewster added 20 points and six rebounds, and guard Isabella Brancatisano contributed 17 points, six rebounds and five assists. Forward Shuyu Yang had 14 points and seven assists, and forward Eve Braslis added 11 points and seven rebounds.

For Eltham, guard Lil Dart scored 26 points with five rebounds and four assists. Guard Jayde Cadee added 17 points, and forward Sara Rose Smith had 10 points. Center Rebecca Pizzey grabbed seven rebounds, and forward Kennedy Dickie scored nine points with six rebounds.

Melbourne shot efficiently from the floor and from three-point range, while Eltham struggled from beyond the arc. The visitors led throughout the second half and sealed the win at the free throw line.