The Final Score - Round 6

NBL1 Women
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Eltham Wildcats 88 def by Launceston Tornadoes 92
Top Performers: A. Maley 36 points/25 rebounds, R. Pizzey 11 points, L. Scanlon/E. Riley 10 points

The Wildcats took on the second placed Launceston Tornadoes on Saturday night with Kelsey Griffen (former #3 WNBA draft pick) suiting up for her first game. The first quarter went back and fourth with multiple lead changes as both teams fought to gather momentum and control of the game. The second period saw a tale of two stories as Launceston dominated the first five minutes of play while Eltham controlled the final five minutes of action going into the main break with a 47-43 advantage.

The Tornadoes dominated the third quarter with well executed offences and stifling defence as the visitors pushed the lead out to as much as 11 points. Eltham fought back, hustling down loose balls, grabbing rebounds and knocking down shots as a 2-point basket from A. Maley at the end of the quarter tied the game up 69-69.

The fourth quarter was everything you expected from these two teams. Multiple lead changes, big plays and elite execution made throughout the final minutes of play. Both teams made numerous clutch free throws as Kelsey Griffen calmy iced the game from the free throw line netting 2/2 securing a 4 point win for the visitors.

Coach Grant Spencer said "Tough game to lose at home, was a high quality game. Looking forward to bouncing back next week with big games against Diamond Valley and Knox."

Eltham play Diamond Valley on Saturday night at Community Bank Stadium (6pm) and on Sunday afternoon at Eltham High School 12pm. Tickets are on sale now, click here.

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Eltham Wildcats 68 def by North West Tasmania 94
Top Performers: A. Doyle 24 points, S. Bradbury 14 points, J.Aver 9 points

North West Tasmania introduced themselves to the Eltham faithful early in the first quarter with a monstrous slam from big man Paul Campbell followed by elite 3pt shooting from their guards carrying them to a 4 point quarter time lead. Guard & Big combo Adam Doyle and Simon Bradbury hit back in the second quarter combining for 19 points keeping the Wildcats competitive heading into the main break.

The 3^rd quarter saw the Wildcats get in some foul trouble whilst NW Tasmania turned it up a gear winning the quarter 33-14 and pushing the lead out to 25 on the back of some hot shooting across their whole team.

Eltham Wildcats junior Kristian Ferronato made his NBL1 debut in the 4^th quarter, a testament to his hard work off the floor.

Eltham look to redeem themselves this Saturday night when they take on local rivals the Diamond Valley Eagles at Community Bank Stadium (8pm) followed by a huge game on Sunday afternoon at Eltham High School against the Knox Raiders at 2pm. Tickets are on sale now, click here.