Bendigo Braves Women vs Casey Cavaliers Women – NBL1 South Match Report

The Casey Cavaliers Women delivered a dominant performance on the road, overpowering the Bendigo Braves Women 91-67 in a National Women’s Basketball League1 South clash on Saturday, 27 June 2026. The Cavaliers controlled proceedings from the opening tip, using a relentless transition attack and stifling defense to build an insurmountable lead.

Match Overview

Played at Bendigo Stadium, the contest saw the Cavaliers establish a 24-14 advantage after the first quarter. Their fast break efficiency and sharp perimeter shooting stretched the Braves’ defense, while Bendigo struggled to find consistent scoring outside of a few individual efforts. By halftime, Casey had extended the lead to 47-30, effectively taking the home crowd out of the game.

Key Moments

• First-quarter surge: Casey opened with a 10-2 run, forcing an early Bendigo timeout.
• Second-quarter separation: A 14-4 burst midway through the second period pushed the lead to 20 points, and the Braves never recovered.
• Third-quarter pushback: Bendigo briefly trimmed the gap to 12 points early in the third, but Casey responded with a 9-0 run to regain full control.

Standout Players

Casey’s backcourt was outstanding, with their leading guard tallying 22 points and 7 assists. A frontcourt contributor added a double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds, dominating the glass. For Bendigo, their captain fought hard with 19 points and 5 rebounds, but lacked sufficient support.

Table Impact

The win solidifies Casey’s position near the top of the NBL1 South women’s standings, while Bendigo faces an uphill battle to remain in playoff contention.