O'Hehir's 3-Point Barrage Lifts Bears Over Sea Eagles

Norths Bears edged the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 77-74 on Saturday night at Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre in a tightly-contested match featuring 11 lead changes. The Bears secured the win behind Madeleine O'Hehir's sharp shooting from outside, as she connected on five triples to lead all scorers with 21 points. Ruby Perkins delivered a standout double-double with 20 points and 12 boards while dishing out a game-high six assists. Carla Pitman added another double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while also contributing seven dimes. Norths' dominance on the fast break (4-2) and their bench outscoring Manly's reserves 24-7 proved decisive. Despite the loss, Taylor Wurtz led Manly with a dominant 29-point performance on efficient 48 percent shooting while grabbing nine rebounds. Josie Bulman caught fire from downtown, hitting all four of her attempts from beyond the arc on her way to 19 points. The Sea Eagles won the battle on the glass 53-52 and generated more points from turnovers (5-2), but couldn't close out the game down the stretch. **NORTHS BEARS 77 (Madeleine O'Hehir 21, Ruby Perkins 20, Carla Pitman 17).** **MANLY WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES 74 (Taylor Wurtz 29, Josie Bulman 19, Alex Delaney 12).** #NBL1Hoops