Phoenix Sunshine Coast Women 74 – 96 Brisbane Spartans Women
National Women's Basketball League1 North – June 27, 2026

The Brisbane Spartans Women delivered a dominant performance in the National Women's Basketball League1 North, overpowering Phoenix Sunshine Coast Women 96–74 on the road. The Spartans used a blistering second half to break open a close contest and cement their status as one of the top contenders in the division.

Game Overview

The first half was surprisingly competitive, with Phoenix executing a disciplined half‑court offense to stay within 44–40 at the break. However, the Spartans came out of the locker room with elevated intensity. They outscored the home side 28–16 in the third quarter, forcing multiple turnovers and converting them into easy transition baskets. Brisbane never looked back, stretching the lead to 22 points by the final horn.

Key Moments

• Second-half explosion: Brisbane shot 62% from the field in the third quarter, compared to Phoenix’s 35%.
• Turnover trouble: Phoenix committed 18 turnovers, leading to 27 Spartans points.
• Bench depth: Brisbane’s reserves contributed 34 points, while Phoenix’s bench managed only 12.
• Clutch shooting: Spartans guard Sarah Thompson hit four three-pointers in the second half to keep Phoenix at bay.

Standout Performances

For Brisbane, forward Mackenzie Green was unstoppable, finishing with a game-high 27 points and 10 rebounds. Point guard Olivia Chen orchestrated the offense with 11 assists and 8 points, while shooting guard Brooke Tan added 19 points off the bench. Phoenix was led by center Jessica Morrison’s 16 points and 12 rebounds, but the team lacked consistent outside shooting (5-of-22 from three).

Implications

The win moves Brisbane Spartans into a tie for first place in the NWL1 North standings, with a crucial head-to-head advantage over Phoenix. For the Sunshine Coast side, the loss drops them to fifth, making their path to the playoffs more challenging. Brisbane’s depth and transition game will be a major factor as the season progresses.