Bandits Sink 17 Triples to Defeat Nationals

The Albury Wodonga Bandits defeated the Canberra Nationals 95-87 on Saturday night at the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre. The Bandits rode a hot shooting night from beyond the arc, knocking down 17 triples at an impressive 55 percent clip, while the Nationals struggled from outside at just 24 percent. Riley Lupfer was unstoppable for Albury Wodonga, draining 10 three-pointers on her way to 30 points. Caitlyn Jones tallied a double-double with 24 points and 11 assists, running the Bandits' offense with precision and committing just one turnover. Despite the loss, Canberra dominated the glass with a 51-36 rebounding advantage, including 15 offensive boards to Albury's three. Carlie Smith was a force for the Nationals, posting a monster double-double with 35 points on 58 percent shooting and 18 rebounds (six offensive). Callie Bourne and Mikala Williams added 13 points each for Canberra. **ALBURY WODONGA BANDITS 95 (Riley Lupfer 30, Caitlyn Jones 24, Brynn Masikewich 17).** **CANBERRA NATIONALS 87 (Carlie Smith 35, Callie Bourne 13, Mikala Williams 13).** #NBL1 #GameDay