Dynamic duo Blicavs and Borlase deliver again

• Melbourne secures 82-80 victory over Dandenong with balanced scoring attack led by Blicavs' 21 points
• Keilor edges Frankston 55-54 in defensive battle featuring Burton's efficient 18-point performance
• Double-doubles from Frankston's Brown (15 points, 17 rebounds) and Deas (17 points, 11 rebounds) not enough to secure win

Melbourne 82 @ Dandenong 80

Melbourne (3-0) secured a thrilling 82-80 victory against Dandenong (1-2) at Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre in a contest that featured 15 lead changes.

Sara Blicavs led the Tigers with 21 points and eight rebounds, while Isobel Borlase delivered a stellar all-round performance with 20 points, seven rebounds, and a game-high nine assists. Eve Braslis provided a spark off the bench with 19 points on an efficient 9-from-15 shooting.

Dandenong received strong performances from Georgia Booth (22 points, nine rebounds) and Dallas Loughridge (21 points), but couldn't overcome Melbourne's balanced attack. The Tigers shot a solid 48.5 percent from the field and scored 38 points in the paint to Dandenong's 32. Despite Dandenong's advantage on the boards (42-31), Melbourne's defense forced 16 turnovers and recorded 11 steals to secure the hard-fought win.

Keilor 55 @ Frankston 54

Keilor (2-1) edged Frankston (0-3) 55-54 in a defensive struggle at Keilor Stadium. Kasey Burton powered the Thunder with 18 points on efficient 7-from-15 shooting, including 12 points in the paint. Lily Carmody contributed 12 points and three assists off the bench, while Isobelle Wightman added seven points, five rebounds, and four steals in a well-rounded effort.

Frankston's Bonnie Deas recorded her first double-double of the season with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Louise Brown posted an impressive 15 points and 17 rebounds. Despite dominating the glass (45-34) and shooting better from three-point range (22.7% to 18.2%), the Blues couldn't overcome their 18 turnovers.

The game featured 22 lead changes, with neither team leading by more than six points throughout the tight contest, as Keilor converted 20 points from inside the paint to secure the one-point victory.