Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Women 92 – 52 Sutherland Sharks Women
National Women’s Basketball League 1 East | July 4, 2026

Dominant Eagles Soar Past Sharks in One-Sided Affair

The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Women delivered a commanding performance at home on Saturday afternoon, dismantling the Sutherland Sharks Women 92–52 in an NWL1 East clash that was effectively decided by halftime. The Sea Eagles improved their record with a fourth consecutive double-digit victory, while the Sharks remain searching for consistency after a third loss in four outings.

First-Half Blitz Sets the Tone

From the opening tip, Manly Warringah imposed its will on both ends of the floor. The Sea Eagles raced to a 28–14 lead in the first quarter, fueled by relentless transition offense and stifling perimeter defense. Sutherland struggled to find any rhythm against the home side’s full-court press, committing eight turnovers in the opening period alone.

The second quarter saw little respite for the visitors. Manly Warringah extended its advantage to 54–26 by the break, shooting 52 percent from the field while holding the Sharks to just 31 percent. The backcourt duo of guard Mia Chen and forward Jessica Walsh combined for 38 points on 16-of-25 shooting before intermission.

Second Half Lacks Drama

Any hopes of a Sutherland comeback were extinguished early in the third quarter. Manly Warringah opened the half on a 15–4 run, pushing the lead to 69–30. The Sharks managed to win the fourth quarter 18–14, but the game had long been out of reach. The final margin of 40 points marked the Sea Eagles’ biggest win of the season.

Standout Performances

• Mia Chen (Manly Warringah): Game-high 24 points, 6 assists, 4 steals. Chen was a menace in transition and knocked down three triples.
• Jessica Walsh (Manly Warringah): 20 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks. A double-double that anchored the paint on both ends.
• Emily Tran (Sutherland): 14 points and 5 assists. The Sharks’ leading scorer found some success against the Sea Eagles’ backups in garbage time.
• Lily O’Brien (Sutherland): 12 rebounds, but held to 4 points on 2-of-9 shooting.

Season Impact

With this victory, Manly Warringah (12–3) remains firmly in the top two of the NWL1 East standings, applying pressure on league-leader Sydney Uni. The Sea Eagles’ defensive rating continues to lead the conference, allowing just 58.1 points per game over the last five contests. For Sutherland (6–9), the loss drops them to eighth place, now three games back of the final playoff spot. The Sharks will need a sharp turnaround when they host the Penrith Panthers next Saturday.

The box score told a clear story: Manly Warringah dominated the boards (44–29), forced 21 turnovers, and shot 48 percent as a team. Sutherland managed only three assists in the first half and never matched the intensity of the league’s most athletic roster.