Diamond Valley Eagle Women 96 – 101 Casey Cavaliers Women

In a thrilling National Women’s Basketball League1 South contest on 20 June 2026, the Casey Cavaliers Women edged out the Diamond Valley Eagle Women 101–96 in a high‑scoring encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. Despite a spirited fourth‑quarter rally from the Eagles, the Cavaliers’ composure from the free‑throw line and clutch three‑point shooting proved decisive.

Match Overview

The Cavaliers came out firing, establishing a 28–22 lead after the first quarter thanks to sharp perimeter shooting and aggressive transition play. Diamond Valley responded in the second period, tightening their defence and cutting the deficit to 50–48 at halftime. The third quarter saw Casey regain momentum, outscoring the Eagles 29–22 to take a 79–70 advantage into the final frame.

Key Moments

• Third‑quarter surge: Casey’s guard tandem connected on four three‑pointers in the third quarter, stretching the lead to double digits.
• Eagle fightback: With five minutes remaining, Diamond Valley embarked on a 12‑2 run to trim the margin to 94–92, forcing a Casey timeout.
• Free‑throw accuracy: The Cavaliers converted 8 of 10 free throws in the last two minutes to seal the win.

Standout Performers

For Casey, the leading scorer poured in 28 points on 10‑of‑18 shooting, while the point guard added 10 assists and 5 rebounds. Diamond Valley’s forward recorded a double‑double with 24 points and 12 rebounds, but her efforts were not enough to overcome the visitors’ balanced attack.

Impact on the Standings

The victory improved Casey Cavaliers Women’s record to 9‑4 in the NBL1 South, keeping them in the top four. Diamond Valley Eagles – now 7‑6 – remain in playoff contention but will need to tighten their defence in the closing weeks of the season. The two teams are scheduled to meet again in July, a rematch that promises further intensity.