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Gold Coast Sea Hawk Women - Wnbl North Gold Coast Sea Hawk Women Vs Brisbane Spartans Women Basketball Result
Gold Coast Sea Hawk Women
05-16 15:30
70 - 77
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Brisbane Spartans Women - Wnbl North Gold Coast Sea Hawk Women Vs Brisbane Spartans Women Result
Brisbane Spartans Women
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Statistics
H2H
Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
Gold Coast Sea Hawk Women
15
13
19
23
70
Brisbane Spartans Women
19
19
16
23
77
Gold Coast Sea Hawk Women
Brisbane Spartans Women
2 points
20
14
3 points
7
12
Free Throws
9
13
Free Throws Rate
TO60%
81%TO
Foul
00
02
Ended70 - 77
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Match Info

Brisbane Spartans Women Edge Gold Coast Sea Hawks in NBL1 North Battle

The Brisbane Spartans Women secured a hard-fought 77-70 victory over the Gold Coast Sea Hawk Women in a National Women’s Basketball League1 North encounter on May 16, 2026. The game was a defensive grind, with the Spartans' experience proving decisive in the closing stages.

Match Overview

Neither team could establish a significant advantage in the first half, as both defenses tightened the screws. Gold Coast took a slim 38-36 lead into halftime. The third quarter saw the Spartans turn up the intensity, outscoring the Sea Hawks 22-14 to take control. Gold Coast battled back in the fourth, cutting the lead to three points, but Brisbane closed strong with a 7-2 run to seal the win.

Key Moments

  • Third-quarter turnaround: The Spartans opened the second half with a 12-2 run, fueled by three-pointers and transition baskets.
  • Fourth-quarter resilience: Gold Coast's full-court press caused problems, but Brisbane's guards handled the pressure and found open teammates.
  • Clutch defense: With under a minute left and a four-point lead, Brisbane forced a shot-clock violation to effectively end the game.

Standout Performers

The Spartans' veteran center anchored the defense with 4 blocks and 12 rebounds, while also contributing 16 points. Brisbane's point guard added 18 points and 6 assists, controlling the tempo. For Gold Coast, their shooting guard scored a game-high 22 points but missed key shots down the stretch.

Season Outlook

The victory moves Brisbane into the upper half of the NBL1 North women's standings, while the Sea Hawks must find ways to close out tight games if they want to stay in playoff contention.