Bellarine Storm Women Edge Bulleen Boomers Women in Big V League Thriller

In an exciting Australia Big V Women’s League matchup on June 27, 2026, the Bellarine Storm Women defeated the Bulleen Boomers Women 86-78 at home. The game, which tipped off at 17:30 local time, featured a tightly contested battle that saw Bellarine pull away in the final minutes, improving their record to 8-3 for the season.

First Half Overview

Bulleen started strong, opening up a 23-19 lead after the first quarter. Their full-court press caused early problems for Bellarine, resulting in several turnovers that led to easy points. However, the Storm settled down in the second period, using a patient half-court offense to cut the deficit. At halftime, Bulleen held a slim 43-41 advantage, with both teams shooting over 45% from the field.

Second Half Drama

The third quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to establish a lead larger than five points. Bellarine’s defense improved, particularly on the perimeter, limiting Bulleen’s three-point attempts. The score was tied 64-64 entering the fourth quarter.

In the final frame, Bellarine stormed ahead with a 12-4 run, keyed by strong inside play and timely free throws. Bulleen fought back within four points with two minutes remaining, but Bellarine’s veteran guard Emma Foster hit a clutch three-pointer to push the lead to seven. The Storm held on from the free-throw line, sealing the 86-78 victory.

Leading Scorers & Key Stats

• Bellarine Storm Women: Forward Jessica Cooper led all scorers with 28 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Sarah Jennings added 22 points and 6 assists, while center Rebecca Lee contributed 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
• Bulleen Boomers Women: Guard Taylor Nguyen poured in 25 points, and forward Chloe Miller had 18 points and 9 rebounds. Bulleen shot just 5-of-18 from three-point range and turned the ball over 15 times.

What’s Next

The win keeps Bellarine Storm firmly in playoff contention, currently sitting fourth in the Big V Women’s standings. Bulleen drops to 6-5 but remains a dangerous opponent. Both teams will take valuable lessons from this closely fought contest as they continue their campaigns in one of Australia’s most competitive women’s basketball leagues.