South West Metro Pirates Women 64 – 88 Mackay Meteorettes Women
NBL1 North | July 18, 2026

Mackay Meteorettes Women continued their dominant season with a convincing 88-64 victory over the South West Metro Pirates Women, cementing their position as the team to beat in NBL1 North.

Match Overview

The game was close for one quarter. Mackay led 22-20 after the first, but the Meteorettes’ defensive intensity ramped up in the second period. They held the Pirates to just 12 points in the quarter while scoring 28, taking a 50-32 lead into halftime. South West Metro never threatened in the second half.

Key Performance

Mackay forward Lara Kelly recorded a double-double of 26 points and 13 rebounds, dominating inside. Guard Sophie Turner added 18 points and 9 assists, controlling the tempo. The Meteorettes shot 48% from the field and outrebounded the Pirates 44-32.

South West Metro’s leading scorer was Riley Adams (18 points), but she needed 20 shots to get there. The Pirates shot just 35% and committed 16 turnovers leading to 22 Mackay points.

Tactical Story

Mackay exploited mismatches in the paint throughout the game, scoring 48 points in the paint. They also used a switching defence that confused South West Metro’s perimeter players, limiting them to 4-of-19 from three-point range. The Pirates’ bench was outscored 30-12.

Season Impact

Mackay (18-1) extends their lead at the top of NBL1 North, now three games clear of second place. South West Metro falls to 8-11, sitting in seventh place but still within reach of a playoff spot if they can string together wins.