Illawarra Hawks Waratah Dominate Albury Wodonga in NBL1 Eastern Victory

The Illawarra Hawks Waratah delivered a commanding performance on July 4, 2026, cruising to a 93–73 win over Albury Wodonga in the NBL1 Eastern. Playing at home, the Hawks controlled the game from start to finish, leaving little doubt about the outcome.

Illawarra’s defense set the tone early, forcing multiple turnovers and converting them into easy points on the other end. Their size and athleticism overwhelmed Albury Wodonga’s frontcourt, leading to a 15-point lead by halftime. The Hawks continued to expand the margin in the third quarter with crisp ball movement and timely three-point shooting.

Albury Wodonga showed fight in the fourth quarter, but the deficit proved too large to overcome. Illawarra’s balanced scoring – with five players reaching double figures – highlighted the team’s depth. The win improves the Hawks Waratah’s record and keeps them in the hunt for a playoff berth in the competitive Eastern conference.

For Albury Wodonga, the loss underscores the need for stronger defensive rotations and consistent scoring. The rematch later in the season is already circled on the calendar.