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North Women's Digest
Bobongie return sparks Mackay dominance
NBL1 North Conference: Round 13 — July 26, 2025
- Courtney Woods explodes for 33 points as Northside defeats Brisbane 100-92 in back-and-forth battle
- Tera Reed delivers outstanding 39-point performance in Gold Coast's 105-84 win against Ipswich
- Monique Bobongie powers Mackay with 28 points and seven steals in dominant victory over Rockhampton
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Northside 100 def Brisbane 92 — Watch the Replay
Courtney Woods delivered a stellar 33-point performance as Northside defeated Brisbane 100-92 at Auchenflower Stadium in a game featuring an incredible 25 lead changes. Woods shot an efficient 70.6 percent from the field and added six rebounds, five assists, and five steals in a complete performance. Alice O'Driscoll contributed 22 points, while Ashley Arlen led Brisbane with 29 points.
The contest remained tight throughout with neither team leading by more than 10 points. Northside's balanced attack included four players scoring in double figures, while they converted at a solid 48.6 percent from the field. Brisbane struggled from three-point range, shooting just 26.3 percent, but stayed competitive thanks to Grace Ellis' double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Cairns 82 def Townsville 75 — Watch the Replay
Taryn Bond scored 21 points on outstanding 75 percent shooting as Cairns secured an 82-75 win against Townsville at Trinity Ford Stadium. Teyahna Bond added 15 points while Cayla George recorded a remarkable double-double with five points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists to control the game for Cairns.
Despite Townsville shooting an impressive 46.2 percent from beyond the arc, they struggled inside, hitting just 41 percent of their two-point attempts. Chailee Ward and Alana Paewai both scored 18 points for Townsville, with Paewai adding five steals. Cairns dominated points in the paint (48-24) and secured the win with a stellar 61.9 percent conversion rate on two-point field goals.
Gold Coast 105 def Ipswich 84 — Watch the Replay
Tera Reed put on a show with 39 points on a sizzling 85 percent shooting as Gold Coast defeated Ipswich 105-84 at JBS Stadium. Reed was nearly perfect from two-point range, hitting 15-of-16 attempts while adding six rebounds and seven assists. Juna Umezawa contributed 21 points, going a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line.
The game featured a brilliant scoring duel as Ipswich's Kahlaijah Dean matched Reed's 39 points, shooting 52.2 percent from the field. Gold Coast's balanced attack and superior inside play proved decisive, as they outscored Ipswich 56-36 in the paint and shot an efficient 53.3 percent overall, including 64.6 percent on two-point attempts.
Logan 102 def SW Metro 77 — Watch the Replay
Amandine Toi led Logan with a scorching 29 points, shooting an outstanding 84.6 percent from the field, including 7-of-8 from three-point range, as Logan dominated SW Metro 102-77 at Bendigo Bank Cornubia Park Sports Centre. Mikhaela Cann recorded a double-double with 16 points and 13 assists, controlling the tempo throughout.
Grace Champion put up a valiant 36 points for SW Metro, but lacked sufficient support as Logan's defense limited the rest of the team to just 41 points combined. Logan's balanced attack featured five players scoring in double figures while shooting a solid 41.9 percent from beyond the arc. Their 19 fastbreak points and 28-8 edge in assists highlighted their superior ball movement and transition game.
Mackay 101 def Rockhampton 74 — Watch the Replay
Monique Bobongie detonated for 28 points and seven steals as Mackay dominated Rockhampton 101-74 at Bravus Arena. Shooting an impressive 66.7 percent from the field, Bobongie added five rebounds and five assists in a complete performance. Amari Robinson contributed 23 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in the one-sided affair.
Mackay's defense proved relentless, forcing 18 turnovers while recording 16 steals. Akaysha Muggeridge and Alana Paewai each scored 18 points for Rockhampton, but their team struggled from the field, shooting just 36.7 percent overall. Mackay's 34 assists on 38 made field goals showcased their exceptional ball movement and team chemistry.
Southern Districts 89 def Sunshine Coast 86 — Watch the Replay
Jessica McDowell-White scored 22 points, including six three-pointers, as Southern Districts edged Sunshine Coast 89-86 at Rowland Cowan Stadium. The victory came despite a stellar 30-point performance from Sunshine Coast's Erin Bollmann, who shot an efficient 68.4 percent from the field.
Southern Districts' superior perimeter shooting proved decisive, as they connected on 12-of-26 three-pointers (46.2 percent) compared to Sunshine Coast's 5-of-15 (33.3 percent). Shannon Ryan recorded a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds for Sunshine Coast, while Kalani Purcell added 15 points on 75 percent shooting for Southern Districts. The game remained tight throughout, with Southern Districts using a strong defensive effort that produced 14 steals to secure the win.
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