Wolfpack surge past Colarado with statement win
IN the battle of two undefeated division one women’s basketball teams, it was North Carolina State who was the last one standing of the pair, defeating Colorado by 18 points in the NCAAW on the weekend. A 22-6 opening term set up the memorable 78-60 victory. The win moved North Carolina State to a 7-0 […]
Townsville road warriors continue run
UNBEATEN on the road, reigning WNBL champions Townsville Fire made it back-to-back victories down in south west Australia, defeating Adelaide Lightning and Perth Lynx in Round 4. The Fire knocked off the Lightning by 23 points (74-51) on Thursday night, before downing Perth Lynx by 16 (92-76) on Saturday evening. Townsville currently sits second on […]
Smith makes it Reyne in tight win
AUSTRALIAN guard Reyne Smith was the catalyst for Charleston’s win over Kent State in the NCAA thanks to an impressive shooting performance. The Cougars’ guard is a Junior, and averaging 98 points this season, but stepped up for a memorable shooting display in the 84-78 victory over the Golden Flashes. Trailing by six points at […]
Spirit douse Flames in WNBL breakthrough
DESPITE missing captain Kelsey Griffin and trailing by as much as 15 points during the second term, Bendigo Spirit got themselves on the board in the 2023/24 WNBL season with an incredible 82-66 victory over Sydney Flames at Red Energy Arena on Saturday. After four consecutive losses to start the 2023/24 season, the Spirit rose […]
Opals confirm squad for Asia Cup
A TRIO of World Cup bronze medalists and headline a 12-player squad to compete in the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup next week. The final squad announcement was made this morning with three of the dozen players in line for their Opals debut at the home event, which tips off next Monday, June 26. The […]
Barry’s buzzer beater buries Black Angels
A BUZZER-BEATING tip-in from Mitchell Barry saw McKinnon win one of the games of the Big V Championship Men’s season, defeating Melbourne University by a point at GESAC. In a topsy-turvy contest filled with twists, it took until the very last touch to determine the outcome, which went the way of the Cougars, 95-94. Both […]
Sparks’ Swain to fire up for Flames in WNBL24
AFTER earning her chance as a in the 2023 WNBA Draft, Los Angeles Sparks talent Shaneice Swain has opted to sign with the Sydney Flames in the upcoming WNBL24 season. The former Canberra Capitals guard averaged 13.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 steals last season, shooting at a 40.2 per cent clip from […]
Cyclones cause a storm in Northside upset
ROCKHAMPTON Cyclones caused the upset of the season by defeating the previously unbeaten Northside Wizards in an NBL1 North Women’s classic on Friday night. Having to overcome the home crowd support and the heavy Northside favouritism, the Cyclones took a huge step towards playing finals this season with the nail-biting 83-82 win at Northside Indoor […]
Lifeline Australia partners with NBL1 for Mental Health Round
FOR the third consecutive year, the National Basketball League (NBL)1 will partner with Lifeline Australia as part of the upcoming ‘Mental Health Round’ designed at spreading awareness and offering assistance to those struggling. Lifeline is Australia’s leading suicide prevention service provider, operating the 13 11 14 telephone line within 41 centres around the nation and […]
NZNBL teams prepare for massive final month
ONLY five rounds remain in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) with the final third of the season getting underway tonight. Ahead of Round 11 tipping off between the Otago Nuggets and Canterbury Bulls, we look at how each of the 10 teams is shaping up in the run home. Auckland Tutatara Position: 1stWin-Loss: […]
Cougars stall Utes in Las Vegas
WASHINGTON State has caused a massive upset in the NCAA women’s basketball by taking down third seeds Utah in an eight-point victory. The Cougars took down the Utes 66-58 in front of a lively crowd at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. Though Washington State entered the game with a solid 20-10 record, few would […]
2022/23 NBL Finals preview: Sydney Kings vs. NZ Breakers
AFTER an extended break between playoffs, the Sydney Kings and New Zealand Breakers are set for game one of the 2022/23 NBL Final Series which kicks off tonight. The best-of-five battle will see the Kings host three games and the Breakers two, as the minor premiers look to go back-to-back, while the underdogs hope to […]
