Women's Teams of the Week - June 28

Each week the NBL1 will put a spotlight on a women’s and men’s team from each conference for a major performance, a big win or a special occasion for the club.

See the women's Teams of the Week below:

NBL1 West: Mandurah Magic

The Mandurah Magic did something on Friday night that no other team has achieved this season – defeat the Cockburn Cougars.

Rachel Halleen launched these back-to-back triples from DEEP ?

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— NBL1 (@NBL1) June 23, 2023

Mandurah pulled off the stunning 82-50 upset of the league leaders thanks to 29 points and 17 rebounds from Hannah Hank. The Magic sit 5^th on the table with an 11-6 record, while the Cougars remain on top at 14-1.

NBL1 East: Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence

The COE got back on track this past weekend with two massive victories – a 103-77 triumph over Sydney and a 96-37 demolition of the Hills Hornets.

17-year-old @UCCapitals recruit Jayda Clark put in a big shift to guide the Centre of Excellence to a ???? victory, posting:

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— NBL1 (@NBL1) June 25, 2023

The wins snapped a 4-game losing streak for the group of youngsters, who now sit 5^th on the ladder.

NBL1 South: Dandenong Rangers  

The Dandenong Rangers remain firmly in the finals mix after two vital wins over teams inside the top eight this past weekend.

NYADIEW PUOCH WINS IT FOR DANDENONG ?

With barely seconds left on the clock, the young Opals star delivered! ?

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— NBL1 (@NBL1) June 25, 2023

They defeated the 4^th placed Frankston on Saturday 78-72, before a dramatic game winner from young Opals star Nyadiew Puoch saw them take down Ringwood on Sunday.

NBL1 North: Sunshine Coast Phoenix

In what has been a trying season for the Sunshine Coast Phoenix, there was a ray of sunshine in Round 13.

The Phoenix recorded wins two and three of the season after they upset the 5^th placed South West Metro Pirates 87-71 on Saturday, before taking care of business against the last placed Red City 81-73 on Sunday.

NBL1 Central: Norwood Flames

The Norwood Flames made a statement this past weekend, defeating the second placed Southern Tigers, 77-72.

It was a contest defined by wild momentum swings. Southern led 28-13 after the first period, before Norwood returned serve with a 21-8 second quarter.

The Tigers led by four heading into the final term before a barnstorming Flames squad won the last quarter 25-16 to sit pretty in third spot at the end of Round 12.