Bears Crush Bankstown with Defensive Masterclass

The Norths Bears defeated Bankstown 79-52 on Saturday night at Bankstown Basketball Stadium, dominating throughout with a commanding performance that saw them lead for over 28 minutes. The Bears controlled every aspect of the game, building a massive 31-point lead at one stage during their powerful showing. Their defensive pressure overwhelmed Bankstown, forcing 34 turnovers while committing just 13 themselves. The Bears converted those mistakes into 16 points from turnovers, compared to Bankstown's mere four. Norths also dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 21 offensive boards to Bankstown's 13, leading to a 14-5 advantage in second-chance points. They were efficient at the charity stripe too, making 21 of 26 attempts (80.8 percent). Bankstown struggled throughout, particularly with ball security. Their 34 turnovers proved costly, allowing the Bears numerous additional scoring opportunities. Despite the lopsided score, Sienna Tutani provided a solid effort with 10 points and seven boards, while Kiahna Davis-White added nine points, eight rebounds, and three assists despite committing seven turnovers. Shalome Dunlop also contributed nine points but struggled from the field, shooting just 17.6 percent on 17 attempts. **NORTHS BEARS 79 (Top scorers not provided in data).** **BANKSTOWN 52 (Sienna Tutani 10, Kiahna Davis-White 9, Shalome Dunlop 9).** #NBL1East #BasketballNSW