The Mandurah Magic Women delivered a commanding performance on the road to defeat the South West Slammers Women 95–80 in a Round 6 clash of the National Women’s Basketball League1 West on Saturday, 9 May 2026. The Magic’s balanced scoring and relentless defensive pressure proved too much for the Slammers, who fought hard but could not close the gap in the second half.

Match Overview

Played at the Slammers’ home venue in Bunbury, the game tipped off at 5:00 pm local time with both teams eager to build momentum in the early season. Mandurah jumped out to a quick lead, using a 10–2 run in the opening four minutes to set the tone. The Slammers responded with a 7–0 spurt late in the first quarter, but the Magic entered the first break with a 26–22 advantage.

Key to the Game: Second‑Quarter Surge

The Magic exploded in the second period, outscoring the home side 31–18 to take a 57–40 halftime lead. Their transition offence was lethal, converting several turnovers into easy layups. Guard Mia Thompson (24 points, 6 assists) was particularly effective in pushing the pace, while forward Grace Ellis (18 points, 11 rebounds) dominated the glass at both ends.

Slammers’ Fightback Falls Short

South West showed resilience in the third quarter. Led by centre Olivia Chen (22 points, 9 rebounds), the Slammers cut the deficit to 12 points with a 9–2 run late in the period. However, any hopes of a comeback were dashed when Mandurah responded with a 8–0 run to start the fourth quarter, restoring a 20‑point cushion. The Slammers managed to win the final period 20–18, but the damage had already been done.

Notable Performances

• Mandurah Magic: Mia Thompson (24 pts, 6 ast, 3 stl), Grace Ellis (18 pts, 11 reb), and point guard Sophie Lee (14 pts, 8 ast) orchestrated a fluid offence.
• South West Slammers: Olivia Chen (22 pts, 9 reb), shooting guard Lucy Park (16 pts, 4 3‑PT), and wing Isabella Rose (12 pts, 7 reb) led the home side’s efforts.

Impact on the Standings

The victory improved Mandurah’s record to 5–1, keeping them in the top two of the NBL1 West women’s ladder. The Slammers dropped to 3–3 but remain in playoff contention. Both teams will look to sharpen their defence ahead of next weekend’s fixtures.