In a thrilling high-scoring contest in the National Women’s Basketball League1 West, the Mandurah Magic Women edged the Perry Lake Eagle Women 101–97 on Friday night. The game featured 14 lead changes and was not decided until the final minute, with Mandurah’s clutch shooting from the free-throw line sealing the road win.

Back-and-Forth Battle

Both teams came out firing in the first quarter, with Perry Lake taking a slender 28–26 lead. Mandurah responded by winning the second quarter 27–24 to go into halftime tied at 53–53. The third quarter saw the Magic take control, outscoring the home side 26–22 to lead 79–75 heading into the final period. Perry Lake refused to fold, tying the game at 97–97 with 1:20 remaining, but Mandurah’s guard sank two free throws with 38 seconds left, and after a defensive stop, another pair of free throws with 6.4 seconds on the clock sealed the victory.

Star Performers

Mandurah’s small forward was the standout player, pouring in 33 points on 12-of-20 shooting, including 4 three-pointers, and adding 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Her backcourt partner contributed 24 points and 10 assists. For Perry Lake, the centre registered 28 points and 14 rebounds, while the point guard added 25 points and 9 assists. The difference proved to be bench production: Mandurah’s second unit outscored Perry Lake’s reserves 22–10.

Table Impact

The win lifts Mandurah Magic to 12–4, keeping them in second place behind East Perth Eagles. Perry Lake Eagle drops to 10–6, falling to third but still well within playoff contention. The two teams are scheduled to meet again on July 8, which could have significant implications for the final seeding. Mandurah’s ability to win close games (now 4–2 in contests decided by five points or fewer) underscores their resilience this season.