“Diamonds Claim Consolation Victory Over Silver Ferns to Avoid Clean Sweep in Constellation Cup”

The Diamonds have secured a vital victory, defeating New Zealand 63-50 in the fourth and final match of the Constellation Cup series held in Melbourne. This win allowed Australia to avoid a historic clean sweep by their trans-Tasman rivals, the Silver Ferns. After suffering three consecutive losses and relinquishing the Cup to New Zealand in Perth just days earlier, the world champion Diamonds bounced back to claim a consolation win. Notably, Sophie Garbin delivered an impressive performance, shooting at 100% accuracy throughout the match. Despite the defeat in the series, which ended 3-1 in favor of the Silver Ferns, Australia's resilience in this final game showcased their determination to fight back.

“Grace Nweke Shines as Silver Ferns Clinch Constellation Cup with Dominant Win Over Australia”

Grace Nweke delivered a standout performance as the New Zealand Silver Ferns claimed the Constellation Cup with a commanding 61-43 victory over Australia at Perth’s RAC Arena. Entering the third match of the four-game series with a 2-0 advantage, the Silver Ferns had already secured wins of 64-50 and 63-52 in their previous encounters in New Zealand. Nweke was particularly impressive, scoring 47 goals from 50 attempts, contributing significantly to the team's success and sealing the series against the Diamonds.