The Bendigo Braves women increased their winning streak to 10 games when they defeated the Canberra Capitals Academy 81-67 on Friday night.
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Dynamic duo Nadeen Payne and Kelly Wilson once again led the way for the Braves.
Payne had 25 points, 13 rebounds and four assists, while Wilson played all 40 minutes for 22 points, six rebounds and 10 assists.
Centre Gabe Richards made a big impact off the bench for the Braves.
Richards scored 17 points in just 20 minutes on 5-6 shooting from the field and 7-10 free throws.
Forward Ash Karaitiana chipped in with 12 points for the Braves.
The Braves led by six points at quarter-time and extended the margin at every break.
Meanwhile, the Braves’ men defeated the winless Canberra Gunners by two points..
The Braves survived a scare to win 75-73.
It was the just Braves’ second win in their past six games.
Ray Turner was superb for the Braves. The power forward had 23 points, 11 rebounds and four assists.
Jeremy Kendle was 7-24 from the field in his 17 points, while guard Indiana Faithfull responded well to his omission from the starting five by scoring 13 points off the bench.
