Bendigo Spirit claimed their third WNBL championship by defeating Townsville Fire 63–55 in game two of the grand final series, with League MVP Sami Whitcomb earning the Rachael Sporn grand final MVP award after scoring 26 points. The Spirit, led by Whitcomb and Mariana Tolo, completed a series sweep with a strong defensive performance in the second half, securing their first title since 2013–14. Despite a late push from Townsville, Bendigo’s veterans celebrated their fifth championship, while the Fire struggled with turnovers and missed opportunities throughout the game.
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