Third quarter blitz sees Sharks devour Bulls
A DOMINANT third term is all it took for Southland Sharks to put away Franklin Bulls and end the Bulls’ hopes of a Final 6 finish in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). The Sharks were on the ropes throughout the first half, trailing by 13 points at half-time, but a barnstorming 33-15 third […]
First half dominance sees Queens ground Hoiho
A DOMINANT first half performance from Tokomanawa Queens has resulted in the Queens getting up over Southern Hoiho by 15 points and moving into outright second on the ladder with the victory. Coming into the clash with a 4-4 record, the Queens needed a victory to keep on top of their nearest rivals, and they […]
Saints sizzle, keep Final 6 hope alive
CONTINUING what has been a remarkable revival for a team that looked down and out early in the season, the Wellington Saints produced an eye-opening 10-point win over the Nelson Giants to put themselves in the box seat for a Final 6 spot. The Saints have racked up five wins in the past six games […]
Pouakai take flight against Hoiho
IN a battle of the bottom two sides in the five-team Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa competition, it was Mainland Pouakai who were able to pull away with a 12-point win over Southern Hoiho. The clash took place at the Queenstown Events Centre and effectively locked in the top four sides for the finals series with the […]
Kahu sweep Whai, collect ninth straight win
REMAINING the team to beat in the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa, Northern Kahu have racked up their ninth straight win by defeating Mid-North Whai 88-64 yesterday. The Kahu completed a clean sweep over the Whai, winning for the third straight time in their head-to-head this season, thanks to outscoring them comprehensively in three of the four […]
Rams destroy Sharks in massive 51-point belting
IT was one-way traffic from start to finish, and there was no hiding for a lacklustre Southland Sharks who suffered an embarrassing 51-point defeat at the hands of a red-hot Canterbury Rams outfit at Cowles Stadium last night. The Rams showed no mercy throughout the 106-55 capitulation, winning each quarter by at least nine points […]
Queens rule over Pouakai after quarter time
A MID-TABLE clash with finals implications on the line, Tokomanawa Queens have taken down Mainland Pouakai in a win on the road to leapfrog the Pouakai into equal second. The Queens and Pouakai both sat at three wins from seven games, but the crucial 19-point victory in favour of the visitors saw Tokomanawa rise up […]
Airs produce stunning comeback to down Bulls
BATTLING for a top two spot in the Final 6, Taranaki Mountainairs came back from an 18-point deficit to defeat Franklin Bulls by seven points in a memorable win on the road. The New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) clash had plenty on the line for both sides, with the Airs still in contention for […]
Boomers and Cougars to face-off in pre-finals showdown
BULLEEN Boomers and McKinnon Cougars could provide a pre-finals showcase in the highlight of Round 18 of the Big V Championship Women’s division. The second placed Boomers host the third placed Cougars on Sunday in what is both side’s final matches of the regular season. The Boomers also have a game tomorrow against the last […]
Sabres eye off breathing space in VJBL U18 Girls
SANDRINGHAM Sabres can create some greater separation inside the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Girls top four with a victory over Melbourne Tigers tonight. The fourth placed Sabres are two points clear of fifth spot, but have a 2-2 record with a draw thus far in season 2022 for the Championship division, so […]
Jets and Broncos set for Big V finals prequel
SUNBURY Jets and Hume City Broncos will effectively play a prequel to their semi-finals clash the following week when the first and fourth placed Big V Championship Men’s sides go at it in the final round of the regular season on Saturday. Minor premiers Sunbury will travel to Broadmeadows fully knowing they will return home […]
Unbeaten Miners prepare for Boomers test
UNBEATEN thus far in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Boys Championship division, Ballarat Miners have a busy schedule planned for Round 6. The Miners will play back-to-back games in Round 6 to catch up to the rest of the competition, with a clash against Bulleen Boomers tomorrow night, before locking horns with […]
