Defending WNBL champion Bulleen needed extra time to see off tough challenger Dandenong 93-87 in their Sunday evening clash.
Krista Phillips drained a basket for the Rangers with six seconds on the clock in regular time that locked things up at 83-83.
But the Boomers prevailed in overtime, outscoring the visitors 10-4 to snatch their fifth win of their title defence.
Opals centre Elizabeth Cambage had 22 points, 15 rebounds and six blocks for Bulleen while guard Samantha Richards matched her output for the hosts.
Johannah Leedham had 19 and nine boards while Rachel Jarry (17 points, 10 boards) also chimed in with a double-double.
Dandenong's Jenna O'Hea dropped five three-pointers on her way to a game-high 27 points and added nine rebounds and seven assists.
But even with help from Kathleen MacLeod (21 points), Phillips (16 points, 11 boards) and Stephanie Cumming (13) the Rangers could not get it done.
Earlier, the Canberra Capitals moved off the bottom of the ladder with a 100-65 win over fellow strugglers West Coast Waves at AIS Areana.
Jess Bibby and Marianna Tolo top-scored with 21 points while Carly Wilson supported well with 18 points and three assists.
Nikita-Lee Martin and Rohanee Cox netted 18 points for the Waves.
Tags: wnbl, basketball, sport, bulleen-3105, dandenong-3175, vic, perth-6000, wa, canberra-2600, act, australia First posted November 13, 2011 20:22:20
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