“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.