Nweke scores 54 as Swifts beat Thunderbirds
Justin Chadwick |
Star New Zealand goalshooter Grace Nweke has produced yet another dazzling display to help lead the NSW Swifts to a 71-63 win over the Queensland Thunderbirds at Ken Rosewall Arena.
Scores were level at half-time of Sunday’s Super Netball match, but the Swifts broke the contest open with a 23-13 third quarter to improve their season record to a perfect 4-0.
Nweke was the star of the show, nailing 54 goals from 56 attempts
The 23-year-old shot 148 goals across her first three games for the Swifts, and she was unstoppable yet again.
“I’m learning on the job and really enjoying it,” Nweke told Fox Sports
“I’m happy with how I played. I think it’s a pretty standard game for me.
“I’m working on keeping my losses down. Just wanting to be a bit better in that regard.
“I feel like I was available to the ball and pretty accurate with my shots, so can’t complain too much.
Nweke has been working on her movement in order to become a more complete player.
“I’m not wanting to be a one-trick pony,” she said.
“I want to be able to diversify my skill sets, and know that in moments where I need to change up what I’m doing, I can do that.”
Swifts wing attack Paige Hadley was also a powerhouse, earning player of the match honours for her 32 feeds and just one turnover.
“I was just so in the moment,” Hadley said.
“We knew it was going to be a grind. I’m really proud of the girls in that third quarter. We stuck to our game plan beautifully.”
Firebirds goalshooter Mary Cholhok led the way for the visitors with 42 goals from 50 attempts.
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