Knox Raiders Women 81 – 75 Waverley Falcons Women
National Women’s Basketball League1 South – Round 12
June 20, 2026 | Venue: Knox Basketball Stadium

The Knox Raiders Women delivered a gritty home performance to edge past the Waverley Falcons Women 81-75 in a fiercely contested National Women’s Basketball League1 South encounter. The victory solidified the Raiders’ position in the upper half of the standings, while the Falcons slipped to their third straight road loss despite a valiant second‑half surge.

Game Summary

Knox seized control early, building an 11‑point lead by halftime behind sharp outside shooting and aggressive transition defense. However, Waverley responded with a 14‑0 run in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to just two points heading into the final period. The Raiders regrouped in the fourth, leaning on their veteran core to close out the game with composure and timely defensive stops.

Key Performers

• Knox Raiders Women: Guard Chloe Hendricks led all scorers with 24 points (6‑of‑9 from three‑point range) and added 6 assists. Forward Maya Torres recorded a double‑double (16 points, 12 rebounds) and anchored the paint on both ends.
• Waverley Falcons Women: Shooting guard Sophie Gallagher poured in 22 points and 5 steals, while center Emma Liu contributed 14 points and 10 boards. The Falcons’ bench outscored Knox’s reserves 21–12, but turnovers proved costly down the stretch.

Turning Point

With the game tied at 73–73 and 2:30 remaining, Knox’s Hendricks drilled a step‑back three‑pointer, then forced a jump‑ball that gave the Raiders possession. Torres followed with a put‑back layup, giving Knox an 81–73 cushion they never relinquished.

Standings Impact

The win improves Knox to 8‑4 on the season, keeping them in third place in NWBL1 South, just one game behind the second‑placed Frankston Blues. Waverley falls to 5‑7 and drops to seventh, now needing a strong finish to secure a playoff berth. The two sides are scheduled to meet again in August on the Falcons’ home court.

What’s Next

The Raiders will travel to face the Bendigo Braves next Saturday, while Waverley returns home to host the Dandenong Rangers. Both games will be critical as the regular season enters its final month.