Geelong United (W) 68 – 60 Hobart Chargers Women
NBL1 South | July 18, 2026

Geelong United Women held firm on home court to defeat the Hobart Chargers Women 68-60 in a tightly contested NBL1 South affair. The result keeps Geelong in the hunt for a top-four finish, while Hobart’s playoff hopes suffered a narrow setback.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, both defences set the tone. Geelong used a 2-3 zone to limit Hobart’s interior scoring, while the Chargers countered with aggressive perimeter pressure. The first quarter saw lead changes five times, ending 18-16 in favour of the home side. Hobart trimmed the deficit to two by halftime (34-32), but Geelong’s depth proved decisive in the third quarter.

Key Moment

The game turned with 4:30 left in the third period. Trailing 42-41, Geelong guard Sarah Mitchell (20 points, 6 assists) drained a step-back three, then forced a steal that led to a fast-break layup. That 5-0 burst gave Geelong a lead they never relinquished. Hobart pulled within three points with two minutes to play, but Geelong’s defence forced three consecutive misses to seal the win.

Tactical Story

Geelong controlled the boards, outrebounding Hobart 42-32, with centre Emma Lawson grabbing a game-high 14 rebounds. Hobart relied heavily on guard Chloe White (25 points) but lacked secondary scoring; no other Charger reached double figures. Geelong’s bench contributed 19 points versus Hobart’s 8.

Season Impact

The win improves Geelong to 12-7, keeping them fourth in the NBL1 South standings. Hobart drops to 9-10, now three games out of the final playoff spot with five games remaining. The result also avenges Geelong’s earlier 66-63 loss to Hobart in June.