Tigers Crush Cobras 90-76 in Dominant Display

The Melbourne Tigers defeated the Kilsyth Cobras 90-76 on Friday night at Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, dominating in several key areas to secure a comfortable win. The Tigers shot an impressive 50.7 percent from the field while limiting the Cobras to just 39.7 percent shooting. Sara Blicavs led Melbourne's attack with 24 points, while Isobel Borlase added 23 points on 50 percent shooting, including 11 points in transition. The Tigers dominated inside, outscoring Kilsyth 40-28 in the paint and outrebounding them 43-38. Their fast break was particularly effective, generating 21 points compared to just two for the Cobras. Despite the loss, Abby O'Connor delivered a standout performance for Kilsyth with 28 points and nine boards, shooting 45 percent from the field. The Cobras stayed competitive on the offensive glass (12-9 advantage) and managed to generate 12 second-chance points. Shannon Dufficy contributed 14 points on efficient 54.5 percent shooting, but the team struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.5 percent of their triple attempts. **MELBOURNE TIGERS 90 (Sara Blicavs 24, Isobel Borlase 23, Ella Tofaeono 12).** **KILSYTH COBRAS 76 (Abby O'Connor 28, Shannon Dufficy 14, Hannah Day 12).** #NBL1 #Basketball