Jones Fires 36 as Bandits Outgun Mustangs

The Albury Wodonga Bandits secured a 93-82 victory over the Maitland Mustangs on Saturday at Maitland Federation Centre. The Bandits found their rhythm thanks to a standout 36-point performance from Caitlyn Jones, who shot an efficient 54 percent from the field including three triples. Jones was supported by Riley Lupfer's 23 points on 6-of-12 shooting from outside. Albury Wodonga dominated inside, converting 55 percent on two-point attempts compared to Maitland's 38 percent. The Bandits' ball movement was superior with 16 assists while holding the Mustangs to just 36 percent shooting overall. Despite the loss, Sydney Hunter led Maitland with 25 points and seven boards, shooting efficiently at 53 percent. The Mustangs showed fight at the charity stripe, connecting on 22-of-27 free throws (82 percent). Hannah Fox crashed the boards hard with 13 rebounds including eight offensive, but Maitland's 19 turnovers and poor shooting inside ultimately cost them despite outrebounding Albury Wodonga 45-41. **ALBURY WODONGA BANDITS 93 (Caitlyn Jones 36, Riley Lupfer 23, Brynn Masikewich 13).** **MAITLAND MUSTANGS 82 (Sydney Hunter 25, Alexis Plater 16, Shakera Reilly 16).** #NBL1East #GameDay ?