Rangers Crush Eagles with Dominant 98-73 Victory

The Dandenong Rangers overpowered Diamond Valley Eagles 98-73 on Sunday at Dandenong Basketball Stadium, dominating both ends of the court with a commanding performance. The Rangers dominated the glass, outrebounding the Eagles 51-30, while shooting an efficient 53.7 percent from the field. Manuela Puoch led all scorers with 23 points and grabbed 10 boards for a double-double. Dallas Loughridge added 21 points on efficient shooting, while Amber Smith contributed 20 points and 12 rebounds. The Rangers' interior presence was overwhelming, outscoring Diamond Valley 58-38 in the paint. Despite the lopsided result, Abbey Ellis put up 23 points for the Eagles, connecting on 47.1 percent of her attempts and going perfect from the charity stripe. Tayha Watkins added 17 points, while Orla O'Reilly recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Eagles struggled from outside, hitting just 11.5 percent of their triples compared to Dandenong's 33.3 percent. **DANDENONG RANGERS 98 (Manuela Puoch 23, Dallas Loughridge 21, Amber Smith 20).** **DIAMOND VALLEY EAGLES 73 (Abbey Ellis 23, Tayha Watkins 17, Orla O'Reilly 12).** #NBL1Women #Hoops