Another huge game from Stephanie Talbot helped the Canberra Capitals Academy bounce back from Saturday's 73-70 loss in Ballarat with a 80-63 win at Sandringham on Sunday.
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Talbot racked up 33 points and 17 rebounds in another strong display before she heads on a tour of Europe with the Australian Opals later this month.
It was a strong response from the Capitals after they let an eight-point three quarter time lead slip against Ballarat.
The weekend unfolded similarly for the Canberra Gunners, who lost 91-83 to Ballarat on Saturday before overcoming Sandringham in overtime 88-85 on Sunday.
Led by 24 and seven rebounds from import Nnaebuka Anyaorah and 13 bench points from Bul Kuol, the Gunners outscored the Miners 22-12 in the final term on Saturday, but the damage had already been done.
Guard Roy Booker dominated for Ballarat with 35 points off 13 of 21 shooting, while Daniel Joyce racked up 19 points for Canberra.
However the Gunners continued their knack this season of winning tight matches against Sandringham, improving their record to 4-4.
Anyaorah made four clutch free throws at the end of overtime to seal the win.
