Suns Dominate Slammers as Women Claim First Win and Men Remain Undefeated

The Eastern Suns delivered a statement performance on Friday night, sweeping the South West Slammers in a pair of dominant displays at home.

The night was highlighted by a breakthrough performance from the Suns women, who secured their first win of the 2026 season in emphatic fashion, while the men continued their strong start to remain undefeated and sit atop the NBL1 West ladder heading into a big double-header weekend.

WOMEN

The Suns women produced their most complete performance of the season, defeating the Slammers 102–81 in an impressive offensive display.

A fast start set the tone, with the Suns piling on 34 points in the opening quarter to take control early. Despite a brief Slammers response in the second term, the Suns maintained composure and reasserted their dominance in the second half to close out a convincing win.

Gabriela Bronson led the charge with a standout double-double, finishing with 27 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals in a commanding all-around performance.

Alyssa Bowen was again influential, contributing 21 points and 6 rebounds, while Ella Averill was a force inside with 18 points and 11 rebounds, controlling the paint and providing a strong interior presence.

The result marks an important milestone for the group, with their first win of the season coming through a balanced and high-scoring team performance.

MEN

The Suns men continued their unbeaten run with a strong 91–76 victory over the Slammers, showcasing depth and control across all four quarters.

After a steady opening period, the Suns built momentum through the second and third quarters, creating separation and maintaining control for the remainder of the contest.

Jordan Simpson led the way with 20 points, adding 3 rebounds and 3 steals in an impactful performance on both ends of the floor.

Hayden Price provided a major presence off the bench, finishing with 11 points and 9 rebounds, while Jesse Pollock continued his strong form with 14 points.

Colin Howells also made an important contribution with 11 points, highlighting the Suns’ depth and ability to generate scoring from multiple sources.

The game also marked a special moment for the program, with Blake Fido and Dylan Jorre De St Jorre making their first appearances for the Suns, further showcasing the club’s depth and opportunities within the group.

With the win, the Suns men remain undefeated and sit on top of the NBL1 West ladder, building strong momentum as the season progresses.

A dominant night for the Suns, with both teams delivering high-level performances on the home floor. The women break through for their first win of the season in emphatic style, while the men continue to set the pace of the competition with another composed and consistent performance.

With confidence building across both groups, attention now turns to a challenging double-header weekend against Lakeside and Willetton.

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