NBL1 Central Womens Recap Round 16

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Here is the recap of this round's action 

Morrell mangles Eagles flight for Third

A master-class of post scoring from import Teige Morrell has seen the Southern Tigers score a 58-70 win over the Forestville Eagles at the Nest. Morrell manufactured a season high 38 points at 77.27 percent and 15 rebounds double double and along with Jemma Thacker (10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists) gave the Eagles headaches. Sam Simons was once again the best for the home side with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists along with Brooke Basham just missing her own double double with 10 points and 9 rebounds.

Fantastic Fejo leads Bearcats to upset over United Church Sturt

The West Adelaide Bearcats have upstage Heritage round as they took out the “United Church” Sturt Sabres 61-66 to keep their season alive at the Cave. Jasmin Fejo produced yet another reminder of her ability with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists while Jennie Rintala grabbed yet another double double with 11 points and 11 rebounds in a plethora of even performances for the away side. Kylee Smith led the way for the home side with 13 points.   

Waters breaks-out for Warriors but Mavs sneak home

The Woodville Warriors looked on track for their third win of the season but were derailed at the final hurdle by the fast-finishing Eastern Mavericks 69-75 at the Castle of St Clair. Serena Waters broke through for a season high 25 points with 18 of those coming in the first half with 5 rebounds for the Warriors. It was Mollie McKendrick with another double double feast of 22 points, 16 rebounds and 3 huge blocks who along with Rachel Hines (21 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks) ran the Mavs down 11-22 in the final term. Emily Winter got rolling after half-time for the Warriors with 15 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and steals as the games other outstanding contributor.  

Panthers purr-fect over Lions

The South Adelaide Panthers took care of business and kept their top three finishing hopes very much in the frame as they purred their way to a 42-106 win over the Central District Lions at the Den. Olivia Thompson backed up her 51 point game from earlier in the season with a 22 point at 66 percent and 6 rebound effort with nine Panthers scoring 7 points or more in an even contribution. The Lions had Meaza Otto lead the way with 12 points, 7 rebounds, assists and steals.

Flames torch Rockets to move into Five

A final quarter fire up has guided the Norwood Flames back into fifth place as they jumped ahead of the North Adelaide Rockets 88-102 at the Launch Pad. Ally Wilson led the final quarter takeover as she poured in all over the Rockets with 39 points, 10 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 assists and was ably assisted by double doubles to Genna Anderson (19 points, 17 rebounds, 7 assists) and Sophie Kerridge (18 points at 63 percent, 11 assists and 2 steals). For the Rockets recently drafted AFLW player Jess Good produced another double double with 15 points and 14 rebounds while Sam Defrancesco once again poured in the points with 26 points and 7 rebounds as did Taylor Ortlepp for her 23 points.