10/06/2026
A successful evening for our Prem 1 teams last night, departing Belconnen with wins.
Against a rebuilding Stallions our women were dominant, (over?)sharing the ball on their way to a 94-37 victory. Six players scored in double figures, Rats able to get easy transition buckets with Ella Collins (10 points) so often leading the charge, while when required, showing ability to move the ball nicely in the half-court to create for each other. Stallions had no answer for Awour Deng (sponsored by Ginninderry Homestead - Canberra Wedding Venue) who was dominant inside with 19 points, capping off her game with a big three. Molly Lacey had 16, Madi Scholfield 15 (and one Block!) and Ali Francis 14.
In the late game on court 3, our men continued their solid recent run, disposing of Dodgers 100-76. Rats flew out of the blocks with a 22-9 first term, Ben Godwin (11 points) and Will Goodwin (5 points) testing the Dodgers interior defence. The quality of Rats play stepped up in the second term, Isaac Maher (19 points) leading at both ends. Getting the ball inside/outside opened up options as Bior Duoot (15 points) and Ryan Gooch (16 points) began cashing in.
Coach Nic will gladly bank the win and consolidation in the top four, but likely be looking for relentless consistency across four quarters after allowing Dodgers to win the second half.
Prem 2 in action tonight - our men up against Flames and our women against Wests. Both games at Belconnen. Both at 7.40pm. Go Rats!
