Saunders dominates to edge Norwood past Sturt

• Isabella Stratford orchestrated the Panthers' offense with 18 points and 8 assists in a masterful performance
• Tiahna Sears recorded a double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds in a losing effort for Central Districts
• South Adelaide shot an impressive 40.6% from three-point range, connecting on 13 triples

South Adelaide 93 @ Central Districts 55

South Adelaide secured a dominant 93-55 victory against Central Districts at STARplex as the Panthers' offense fired on all cylinders as Ashleigh Spencer and Isabella Stratford each delivered 18 points, while Darcy Rees added 16 points on efficient 53.3% shooting.

The Panthers established their dominance early and maintained control throughout the contest.

South Adelaide's balanced attack featured four players scoring in double figures, with Bianca Stasinowsky contributing 13 points and 5 rebounds. The Panthers were outstanding from beyond the arc, connecting on 13-of-32 three-pointers (40.6%), with Spencer leading the charge by making 6-of-10 from deep.

Despite the lopsided result, Tiahna Sears shone for Central Districts with a standout double-double performance of 24 points and 13 rebounds on 45% shooting.

Norwood 72 @ Sturt 71

Norwood edged out Sturt 72-71 in a thrilling contest at Springbank Secondary College as Emily Saunders dominated with a massive double-double, posting 27 points and 23 rebounds.

Saunders was outstanding at 57.9% shooting from the field and Amanda Paschal provided strong support with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals.

The game featured 16 lead changes and 5 ties, showcasing the competitive nature of this matchup. Katia Stamatelopoulos led Sturt with 21 points, including 5-of-9 from three-point range, while adding 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals in a stellar all-around performance.

Chelsea Portus added 13 points for Sturt, but Norwood's interior dominance (40-20 points in the paint advantage) proved decisive in securing the one-point victory.

Woodville 73 @ Mavericks 51

Woodville secured a convincing 73-51 win against Mavericks at St Clair Recreation Centre as Genna Anderson and Jasmin Fejo each scored 14 points to lead a balanced Woodville attack.

Anderson completed a double-double with 10 rebounds while adding 3 blocks, and Fejo contributed 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks in a complete performance.

Woodville's team effort was evident with five players scoring at least 6 points, and the team dished out 23 assists on 30 made field goals. Jordan Hunter orchestrated the offense with 11 assists, while Erin Phillips added nine points, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals.

For the Mavericks, Morgan Yaeger led with 13 points and 6 rebounds, but the team struggled from the field, shooting just 25.8% overall and 19% from three-point range in the defeat.