AMANDA Bendeich celebrated her return to the Newcastle Hunters, playing a pivotal role in their 57-50 win over Bankstown in the Waratah League at Newcastle Basketball Stadium on Saturday.
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The 33-year-old started from the bench but played major minutes and contributed nine rebounds and nine vital points in the thrilling victory.
The women's team trailed perennial finalists Bankstown 21-9 in the first quarter but clawed their way back and finished strongly under the guidance of new coach Peter Astley.
Susi Walmsley had a sensational all-round game with 10 points, three rebounds, two steals, two assists and two blocked shots.
Jill Morgan contributed 11 rebounds and four points and Sophie Kleeman marked her return to the Hunters with eight points, six assists, five rebounds and two steals.
Hunters' next home game is February 28.