NBL1 Central Womens Round 1 Recap

Recapping all the action from round one of the NBL1 Central women's competition. 

Simons returns to shoot out Mavs

The Forestville Eagles have started their campaign with an impressive performance at both ends as they downed the Eastern Mavericks 70-44 at their home of Wayville. Sam Simons started her season with a bang flying to a double double of 18 points and 13 rebounds while new recruit and Adelaide Lightning player Brooke Basham welcomed herself with a 10 points and 9 rebound effort along with Cara Annetts (12 points and 7 rebounds). Mollie McKendrick on return to Eastern was the best for the Mavs with 11 points and 9 rebounds. 

Flames prevent Winter storm in opener

The Norwood Flames have prevailed in a tight contest to open season from a sharp looking Warriors outfit 75-79 at St Clair Recreation Centre.  They had to however stop Emily Winter who dropped a double double of 28 points and 14 rebounds on debut for her club. Genna Anderson led the way for the Flames with 26 points and 11 rebounds in a double double of her own but it was the play of Georgie Garrad (13 points, 11 rebounds) and Paige Keenihan (17 points) in the absence of Ally Wilson that were the difference makers. 

Splash ahh saviour of second half South Panthers

A second half shooting clinic from Ash "Splash" Spencer has propelled the Panthers to a win over the North Adelaide Rockets 87-66 at Marion Stadium. Her 33 points was backed up by superstar Olivia Thompson with 31 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists as the Panthers trailed at the half. Adelaide Lightning utility Taylor Ortlepp got her season off to lift off with 19 points and was backed ably by shooting machine Sam Defrancesco with 13 points. 

Skye attack silences Lions

The Bearcats have clawed the Lions by a large breadth with a 96-32 Saturday night onslaught. Star centre Jennie Rintala was huge with 23 points and 8 rebounds but was ably supported by Skye Langenbrinck with 25 points. For the Lions, April Rummery made a solid debut with 10 points and 8 rebounds.

McCalop sizzles against Sabres in Opener

A pre-season injury could not hold back Bianca McCalop as she went whack from beyond the arc in the Southern Tigers 79-71 win over the Sturt Sabres at Morphett Vale Stadium. Her 9 points came just after half-time that split the gap between the two teams with Jemma Thacker (16 points) and Adelaide Lightning guard Morgan Yaeger (12 points) also influential in the contest. For the Sabres, Nicola Mathews backed up her quality ABC 2020 Final performance with 18 points and 5 rebounds and had good help from returning import Kylee Smith (13 points).