Perth Lynx Women produced a strong fourth-quarter finish to beat Adelaide Link Lightning Women 90-82 on October 24, 2026, in the Women’s National Basketball League. The Lynx had to withstand a determined Adelaide response after halftime, but they controlled the final minutes to secure an important road victory.

Match overview

The game was played at a high tempo, with both teams looking to attack early in the shot clock. Perth held a 45-39 lead at halftime after a productive opening two quarters, before Adelaide used a spirited third period to trim the deficit to 65-61. The final quarter, however, belonged to the Lynx, who found another gear on offense and made the key defensive plays down the stretch.

• First quarter: Adelaide 20-24 Perth
• Second quarter: Adelaide 19-21 Perth
• Third quarter: Adelaide 22-20 Perth
• Fourth quarter: Adelaide 21-25 Perth
• Final score: Adelaide Link Lightning Women 82-90 Perth Lynx Women

How the game unfolded

Perth were the more fluent team in the first half, moving the ball quickly and finding rhythm from the perimeter. Adelaide stayed within range thanks to their work on the offensive glass and some timely three-point shooting, but the Lynx’s balanced scoring kept them in front. The third quarter brought the home crowd into the game as Adelaide increased their defensive pressure and forced Perth into several difficult possessions.

With the lead down to four entering the final period, Perth needed a response. It came through composed guard play and better spacing. The Lynx attacked the paint, drew fouls, and knocked down the open shots that appeared when Adelaide collapsed on the ball. Adelaide kept pushing, but Perth’s execution in the last five minutes proved decisive.

Tactical story

Perth’s advantage came from their ability to score at multiple levels. When Adelaide closed out aggressively on the perimeter, the Lynx drove into the lane; when the defense sagged, Perth made the extra pass. Adelaide’s pressure created some turnovers, but they could not sustain the stops needed to complete the comeback. The Lynx also won the free-throw battle in the closing period, a detail that mattered in a game where both teams scored consistently.

Standout performers

Perth captain Jess Edwards led the Lynx with 21 points and seven assists, controlling the tempo in the fourth quarter. Adelaide’s response was powered by 19 points from their shooting guard, while the home side’s interior players combined for important second-chance points. Perth’s bench also delivered valuable minutes, helping the Lynx maintain their energy through a demanding road fixture.

Season impact

For Perth Lynx Women, the result is a useful marker of their ability to close out tight games in the Women’s National Basketball League. Winning on the road against a side as competitive as Adelaide Link Lightning Women can build belief over the course of the season. Adelaide, meanwhile, will take encouragement from their fightback but will focus on the final-quarter defensive possessions that allowed Perth to pull away.