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Illawarra Hawks Waratah (W) 68 – 92 Hills Hornets Women
NBL1 East | July 18, 2026
Hills Hornets Women dominated the second half to crush the Illawarra Hawks Waratah 92-68 in an NBL1 East matchup at Illawarra’s home floor. The visitors extended their winning streak to five games.
Match Overview
The first half was competitive, with Illawarra keeping pace largely thanks to guard Kelsey Tran (19 points, 7 rebounds). The Hawks trailed just 45-42 at halftime. But the Hornets’ superior depth and defensive intensity overwhelmed the hosts after the break.
Key Moment
Early in the third quarter, Hills unleashed a 14-0 run over a four-minute span. Forward Leah Dawson (24 points, 11 rebounds) scored eight points during that burst, turning a 47-44 lead into a 61-44 advantage. Illawarra never recovered, and the margin ballooned to 30 by the fourth.
Tactical Story
Hills shot 52% from the field (36-of-69) compared to Illawarra’s 37%. The Hornets also dominated the glass (48-29) and forced 19 turnovers. Illawarra’s lack of interior presence was exposed; Hills scored 52 points in the paint. The Hawks’ bench contributed just 6 points.
Season Impact
Hills (15-4) solidify their hold on second place in NBL1 East, now just one game behind the league leaders. Illawarra falls to 7-12, remaining in tenth place and needing a miracle to reach the postseason.
Illawarra Hawks Waratah (w) vs Hills Hornets Women Live Score, Stats & Results
Match Overview
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