NBL1 West 2023: Tall order for winless South West Slammers against league leaders

The South West Slammers women’s team face the biggest test in NBL1 West women’s basketball on Friday night at the Eaton Recreation Centre. Heading south to lock horns with the winless Slammers are the league-leading Cockburn Cougars, who are within touching distance of confirming a top-two finish. The Slammers, who had only nine available players during Saturday night’s 99-55 home loss against Warwick Senators due to illness, injury and personal commitments, are expected to find the height of Cougars duo Jewel Williams and Patricia Brossmann difficult at both ends of the floor. Friday night’s clash could also be a special homecoming for former Slammers MVP Zaya Black, who will be returning to her old court in rival colours for the first time. Scouting report (Women’s) Cougars: League position: 1st. Last round: lost to Willetton Tigers 98-73, defeated Goldfields Giants 96-66; top performer (v Giants) — Jessie Edwards (26 points — 10/13 field goal attempts, 0/0 three-point attempts, 6/7 free throw attempts, 18 rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block).