Ringwood Hawks Women 96 – 84 Hobart Chargers Women

The Ringwood Hawks Women delivered a commanding offensive performance on June 14, 2026, defeating the Hobart Chargers Women 96–84 in a high-scoring National Women’s Basketball League1 South clash. The Hawks controlled the tempo from the opening tip, using a balanced scoring attack and suffocating defense in transition to build an early lead that they never relinquished.

Match Overview

Played at the Ringwood Indoor Sports Centre, the game was a battle between two sides eager to climb the South division standings. Ringwood’s depth proved decisive, with five players reaching double figures. The Hawks’ ability to push the ball in transition and knock down perimeter shots stretched the Chargers’ defense thin.

Key Moments

• First Quarter Surge: Ringwood opened the game on a 14–4 run, capitalizing on three quick turnovers by Hobart. The Hawks shot 58% from the floor in the opening period.
• Second Half Response: Hobart cut the deficit to seven points early in the third quarter, but a 9–0 run by Ringwood, sparked by two steals and fast-break layups, restored control.
• Clutch Free Throws: The Hawks sealed the win by going 12-for-14 from the line in the final five minutes, with point guard Mia Stefanidis hitting six consecutive free throws.

Standout Players

• Ringwood Hawks: Forward Chloe Yang led all scorers with 27 points, adding 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Lily Tran chipped in 22 points and 6 assists.
• Hobart Chargers: Center Emma Kaur posted a double‑double with 20 points and 12 rebounds, but received limited support from the bench (only 9 points).

Impact on the Standings

The victory improved Ringwood’s record to 10–4, keeping them in the top three of the NBL1 South. Hobart dropped to 6–8, now needing a strong run in the remaining regular‑season games to secure a playoff berth.