Western Port Steelers Women Dominate Warrandyte Venom in Big V League

The Western Port Steelers Women’s team cruised to a convincing 83-61 victory over the Warrandyte Venom Women on June 13, 2026, in the Australia Big V Women’s League. The Steelers controlled the game from start to finish, building a double-digit lead by the second quarter and never looking back.

Match Overview

Western Port set the tone early with intense defense, forcing Warrandyte into seven first-quarter turnovers. The Steelers led 22-14 after the opening period and extended their advantage to 44-28 at halftime. The Venom showed brief resistance in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 60-48, but Western Port responded with a 15-4 run to close the frame, effectively putting the game out of reach.

Key Contributors

• Emily Wong (Steelers): Recorded a game-high 22 points, 8 assists, and 5 steals.
• Sarah Mitchell (Steelers): Dominated the paint with 18 rebounds and 4 blocks to go with 14 points.
• Jenna Clarke (Venom): Led her team with 16 points off the bench, shooting 50% from the field.

Tactical Story

The Steelers’ full-court press disrupted Warrandyte’s offensive rhythm throughout, forcing 19 turnovers that led to 22 fast-break points. Western Port also owned the glass, outrebounding the Venom 47-32, and their ball movement created open looks—they finished with 22 assists on 32 made field goals.

Standings Context

The win improved Western Port to 12-3, keeping them firmly in the top three of the Big V Women’s League ladder. Warrandyte dropped to 6-9, falling to eighth place, but still within striking distance of a playoff berth with several games remaining.

Looking Ahead

The Steelers host the Mornington Peninsula Breakers next week in a matchup of conference contenders. Warrandyte will look to rebound when they travel to face the Bulleen Boomers. If Western Port maintains this defensive intensity, they remain a strong title threat.