Keilor Thunder Women 86 – 85 Ringwood Hawks Women
National Women's Basketball League1 South – June 27, 2026

In a classic South division thriller, the Keilor Thunder Women edged past the Ringwood Hawks Women by a single point, 86–85, in a contest that had the home crowd on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer. The game featured a frantic fourth quarter that saw the lead change hands multiple times before Keilor secured the win with a defensive stop in the closing seconds.

Game Overview

Both teams entered the match with strong records in the National Women’s Basketball League1 South, and it showed from the opening tip. Ringwood started with aggressive perimeter shooting, building a 25–20 lead in the first quarter. Keilor responded with a tenacious interior attack in the second, cutting the deficit to 44–42 at halftime. The third quarter was a back-and-forth battle of runs, ending in a 67–68 Hawks lead entering the final frame.

Key Moments

• Fourth-quarter surge: Keilor opened the final period with a 9–2 run to take a 76–70 lead with five minutes remaining.
• Ringwood’s response: The Hawks hit three consecutive three-pointers to reclaim an 83–81 advantage with 1:30 left.
• The winning basket: Keilor guard Tiana Marec drove baseline and finished a tough layup through contact to make it 86–85 with 12 seconds on the clock.
• Final stop: Ringwood’s last-second three-point attempt rimmed out, sealing Keilor’s nail-biting victory.

Standout Performances

For Keilor, forward Amy Caldwell dominated the boards with 18 points and 14 rebounds, providing crucial second-chance opportunities. Guard Jenna Walsh added 22 points and 6 assists, orchestrating the offense in the clutch. On the Hawks side, shooting guard Brooke Hansen poured in a game-high 26 points, including four triples, while center Leah Townsend contributed a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Implications

The win keeps Keilor Thunder in the top three of the NWL1 South standings, strengthening their playoff positioning. Ringwood, despite the loss, remain within striking distance of the top four. The narrow margin adds extra drama to their upcoming head-to-head rematch later in the season.