Preview | WNBL – Round 11
WE are soaring towards the back end of the 2021/22 WNBL season, with things starting to shape up and teams looking ahead to ensure they remain in the finals race. There are only four matches taking place this weekend, with tonight’s clash between the UC Capitals and Southside Flyers not going ahead due to the […]
Melbourne puts out Townsville’s Fire
IN a rematch of the weekend before, the result was reversed as Melbourne defeated Townsville 66-59 in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). The Boomers raceD out to a 9-0 lead early on in the match, and although the Fire came back at them the margin was still 12 points at the first change. The […]
Lynx pounce on Flyers to continue winning run
PERTH Lynx continued their good run of form last night, beating theSouthside Flyers to extend their winning run to three in a row thanks to an 85-78 victory. The first quarter was a very tight affair. Both sides went toe to toes and the margin never got out to more than four points. At the […]
2022 WNBL: Round 9 preview
IT is time for another round of catchup in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), as the competition tries to get its season back on track after quite a bit of Covid chaos. There has already been one game so far this round, with Sydney Uni finally getting a win on the board against the […]
2021/22 WNBL Team of the Week: Round 8
IN our Round 8 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) Team of the Week, Perth Lynx had three players, whilst Townsville Fire and Bendigo Spirit had two. Here is our Team of the Week from the most recent week of action. Point Guard: Lauren Nicholson (Townsville) Lauren Nicholson had two stellar games on the weekend, earning […]
Time to play catch up as WNBL gets season back on track
After a few weeks of Covid induced chaos, it is finally time to play catch up in the WNBL. Beginning tonight, there will be wall to wall WNBL action for fans to enjoy, with eight games between tonight and Sunday. Perth Lynx vs UC CapitalsJanuary 19 at 7:30pmBallarat Sports Events Centre These two sides only […]
Kelly Wilson notches up 400th game
WHEN the UC Capitals take the court this evening against the Perth Lynx, a little slice of history will be made. The Capitals’ point guard Kelly Wilson will be playing her 400th Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) match, and in doing so will become the first player in the WNBL to reach the amazing achievement. […]
Flyers, Lynx and Boomers to double-up in Round 7
AFTER Covid chaos ensured no basketball was played last weekend, fans should finally see some WNBL action this weekend. This weekend sees only four matches on the cards at this stage, with Perth Lynx having a very busy schedule as they try and catch up to everyone else having not played any matches in the […]
WNBL Player Focus: Marina Mabrey
THE Perth Lynx finally got their Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season underway last weekend, and although they narrowly did not get over the line against Adelaide, one of the stars was guard Marina Mabrey. She came in and shot 30 points, and topped all others on the court that day. Mabrey shot two thirds […]
2021/22 WNBL Round 5 Team of the Week
ROUND 5 of the 2021/22 WNBL season saw some close matches, and the Perth Lynx finally able to get their season underway. Let us take a look and see who played very well across the three matches that were able to get off the ground last weekend. Point Guard – Lindsay Allen (Melbourne Boomers) Allen […]
New Year’s Round sees Perth finally able to get their season underway
THE Christmas break is done, and the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) is back. Among this weekend’s matches, the Perth Lynx are finally getting their season underway. Border closures meant a delay the start to their season by about a month. Both teams will be desperate to win this one, after only registering one win […]
Maley’s Spirit not enough to contain Sykes’ Capitals
THE UC Capitals bounced back from their loss to Adelaide Lightning by defeating Bendigo Spirit 100-88, despite an outstanding performance from Anneli Maley. It did not take long for the Spirit to get on the board in the first term after Leilani Mitchell’s layup went in. The Capitals didn’t take long to respond when Brittany […]
