Perth powers to decider after defeating reigning champions
IN A statement performance in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) semi-finals, the Perth Lynx advanced to the Grand Final for the third time in the past five years, defeating the Bendigo Spirit in game two last week. The Spirit came into the clash with their backs against the wall, and the reigning champions needed […]
Borlase the benchmark in MVP season
ONE OF the brightest basketball talents in Australia has brought home the top Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) honour, with Isobel Borlase claiming the Suzy Batkovic Medal as the competition’s most outstanding player on Monday night. At just 21 years of age, the Bendigo Spirit young gun took home her first ever WNBL MVP award […]
Perth pips Spirit at home in HoopsFest encounter
IN FRONT of their home fans, the Perth Lynx were able to make HoopsFest a winner out west, claiming a thrilling four-point win over the Bendigo Spirit in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) on Thursday night. The Lynx kicked off the HoopsFest round of play at RAC Arena on Thursday, with both the NBL […]
Flames soar past Spirit in upset
ONE OF the biggest upsets of the 2025/26 season took place in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) on Monday night, with the Sydney Flames putting an end to the Bendigo Spirit‘s 10-game winning streak. The Flames hosted the form team of the competition at Qudos Bank Arena on Monday night, with the Spirit entering […]
Spirit extends ladder lead by dousing Fire
BENDIGO Spirit partied into the new year with a rousing 12-point win over fellow WNBL title contenders Townsville Spirit last night. In the final clash of the 2025 calendar year, the ladder leaders extended their gap on the rest of the field with the 73-61 triumph. Bendigo Spirit (73) def. Townsville Fire (61) It was […]
Booth brings scoring as Spirit smash Lynx
ONE OF the biggest positives for the Bendigo Spirit in their massive 29-point Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) victory over the Perth Lynx was the scoring production of Georgia Booth off the bench. The multisport athlete was able to make an impact in the blowout win at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium on Sunday […]
Borlase brilliant in return to Adelaide
ONE OF the biggest signings in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) over the off-season returned to her old side last night, as Isobel Borlase led the Bendigo Spirit to an eight-point win over the Adelaide Lightning. Borlase and the Spirit headed south to take on the Lightning at the South Australia State Basketball Centre […]
Lynx beat Bendigo in clash of contenders
IN ONE of the most anticipated matchups of the 2025/26 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), the Perth Lynx got the job done in their clash against the Bendigo Spirit when the two sides locked horns over the weekend. Both teams have started the 2025/26 fixture in strong fashion, with the reigning champion Spirit starting their […]
Spirit sneak past Capitals in two-point thriller
THE REIGNING champions may have suffered quite the scare, but the Bendigo Spirit held on to claim a two-point win over the UC Capitals in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) action over the weekend. It was shaping as a one-sided affair given the two teams’ contrast in starting the season. The Spirit’s championship defence […]
Spirit shows championship credentials with win over Sydney
IT WAS another strong showing from the Bendigo Spirit in Round 3 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) over the weekend, defeating the Sydney Kings by 13 points in their biggest win in nine months. The reigning champions had been solid to start the season entering this clash, breaking even from their two outings […]
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| Rank | Player | Position | Height | G | GS | FG% | FT% | 3P% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | EFF |
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| 1 |  Anneli Maley | Forward-Guard | 189cm | 16 | 16 | 41.877 | 81.553 | 28.302 | 15.8 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 20.7 | 450 |
| 2 | Madeleine Garrick | Guard | 179cm | 15 | 15 | 31.416 | 80.952 | 30.172 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 14.1 | 124 |
| 3 | Megan McKay | Center | 194cm | 16 | 16 | 52.000 | 60.000 | 37.500 | 7.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 10.2 | 186 |
| 4 | Tessa Lavey | Guard | 172cm | 14 | 14 | 34.965 | 61.111 | 36.207 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 9.4 | 114 |
| 5 | Alex Wilson | Guard | 175cm | 12 | 10 | 31.897 | 77.778 | 24.242 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 8.7 | 94 |
| 6 | Leilani Mitchell | Guard | 165cm | 4 | 4 | 33.333 | 100.000 | 21.429 | 1.8 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 25 |
| 7 | Mary Goulding | Forward | 183cm | 15 | 3 | 52.542 | 77.778 | 17.647 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 4.8 | 83 |
| 8 | Carly Boag | Forward | - | 16 | 0 | 50.000 | 50.000 | 26.667 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 4.8 | 99 |
| 9 | Demi Skinner | Forward | 190cm | 12 | 1 | 46.667 | 0.000 | 36.000 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 4.3 | 46 |
| 10 | Cassidy McLean | Guard | 178cm | 15 | 1 | 24.242 | 71.429 | 13.333 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 25 |
| 11 | Isabella Stratford | Guard | - | 3 | 0 | 66.667 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 6 |
| 12 | Alana Goodchild | Forward | - | 6 | 0 | 33.333 | 0.000 | 66.667 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2 |
| 13 |  Jennie Rintala | Guard | 188cm | 4 | 0 | 50.000 | 50.000 | 0.000 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2 |
| 14 | Piper Dunlop | Forward | 187cm | 2 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -2 |
| Date | Game | Time/Results | Court | Article |
|---|---|---|---|---|
  Townsville vs Bendigo | Townsville Stadium | Recap | ||
 Bendigo vs Perth | Red Energy Arena | Recap | ||
 Venom vs Bendigo | Geelong Arena | Recap | ||
 UC Capitals vs Bendigo | Ais Arena | Recap | ||
| Bendigo vs UC Capitals | Red Energy Arena | Recap | ||
| Perth vs Bendigo | Rac Arena | Recap | ||
 Bendigo vs Southside | 98 - 88 | Red Energy Arena | Recap | |
 Sydney vs Bendigo | 89 - 78 | Qudos Bank Arena | Recap | |
| Townsville vs Bendigo | 61 - 73 | Townsville Stadium | Recap | |
| Southside vs Bendigo | 60 - 70 | State Basketball Centre | Recap |
Townsville takes title after insane game two
TOWNSVILLE Fire have won the 2025/26 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) championship, after defeating the Perth Lynx by three points in game two of the Grand Final series on Sunday afternoon in a classic contest. The Fire got the win in game one on Thursday night, and with the series heading to Perth High Performance […]
Fire burn Lynx to take game one at home
THE 2025/26 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) Grand Final series began last night, and it was Townsville Fire who took a 1-0 lead by defeating Perth Lynx by nine points in the opener up north. The Fire hosted the Lynx at the Townsville Entertainment Centre on Thursday night, kicking off an anticipated decider. The two […]
Fire, Lynx set to kick off blockbuster Grand Final series
THE WOMEN’S National Basketball League (WNBL) Grand Final series begins tonight, with the Townsville Fire set to host the Perth Lynx at the Townsville Entertainment Centre for a massive game one of the decisive series. The Fire and the Lynx are the final two teams standing following an entertaining 2025/26 season, and will undoubtedly deliver […]
Fire force way into Grand Final after game three victory
IN A tense third and final game in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) semi-finals, the Townsville Fire booked their spot into the decider after defeating the Southside Melbourne Flyers by 10 points. After the Fire won game one in dominant fashion, the Flyers returned serve with a big victory to force game three in […]
Perth powers to decider after defeating reigning champions
IN A statement performance in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) semi-finals, the Perth Lynx advanced to the Grand Final for the third time in the past five years, defeating the Bendigo Spirit in game two last week. The Spirit came into the clash with their backs against the wall, and the reigning champions needed […]
Borlase the benchmark in MVP season
ONE OF the brightest basketball talents in Australia has brought home the top Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) honour, with Isobel Borlase claiming the Suzy Batkovic Medal as the competition’s most outstanding player on Monday night. At just 21 years of age, the Bendigo Spirit young gun took home her first ever WNBL MVP award […]
Goriss vents at “ridiculous” foul inconsistencies
A FRUSTRATED Paul Goriss took the time to air his grievances with the “lack of consistency” around foul calls, particularly for his star big and captain, Zitina Aokuso in the wake of his UC Capital side’s elimination for the WNBL 2025/26 finals race. Needing a victory against Southside Melbourne Flyers to keep their hopes alive, […]
Flyers secure last WNBL finals spot
SOUTHSIDE Melbourne Flyers are officially heading to the post-season after knocking off fifth-placed UC Capitals by seven points at AIS Arena last night. Though the home side was up and about early to lead by six points at the first change, Southside flew home to win the remaining three quarters and get up, 82-75 in […]
Perth pips Spirit at home in HoopsFest encounter
IN FRONT of their home fans, the Perth Lynx were able to make HoopsFest a winner out west, claiming a thrilling four-point win over the Bendigo Spirit in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) on Thursday night. The Lynx kicked off the HoopsFest round of play at RAC Arena on Thursday, with both the NBL […]
Another upset as Venom strike against Fire
IT APPEARS to be the week of boilovers in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), with the Geelong Venom recorded one of the most impressive road victories of the season when they defeated the Townsville Fire by 17 points. The Venom travelled up north on Tuesday night to take on the championship fancies on their […]
Perth powers to decider after defeating reigning champions
IN A statement performance in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) semi-finals, the Perth Lynx advanced to the Grand Final for the third time in the past five years, defeating the Bendigo Spirit in game two last week. The Spirit came into the clash with their backs against the wall, and the reigning champions needed […]
Borlase the benchmark in MVP season
ONE OF the brightest basketball talents in Australia has brought home the top Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) honour, with Isobel Borlase claiming the Suzy Batkovic Medal as the competition’s most outstanding player on Monday night. At just 21 years of age, the Bendigo Spirit young gun took home her first ever WNBL MVP award […]
Perth pips Spirit at home in HoopsFest encounter
IN FRONT of their home fans, the Perth Lynx were able to make HoopsFest a winner out west, claiming a thrilling four-point win over the Bendigo Spirit in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) on Thursday night. The Lynx kicked off the HoopsFest round of play at RAC Arena on Thursday, with both the NBL […]
Flames soar past Spirit in upset
ONE OF the biggest upsets of the 2025/26 season took place in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) on Monday night, with the Sydney Flames putting an end to the Bendigo Spirit‘s 10-game winning streak. The Flames hosted the form team of the competition at Qudos Bank Arena on Monday night, with the Spirit entering […]
Spirit extends ladder lead by dousing Fire
BENDIGO Spirit partied into the new year with a rousing 12-point win over fellow WNBL title contenders Townsville Spirit last night. In the final clash of the 2025 calendar year, the ladder leaders extended their gap on the rest of the field with the 73-61 triumph. Bendigo Spirit (73) def. Townsville Fire (61) It was […]
Booth brings scoring as Spirit smash Lynx
ONE OF the biggest positives for the Bendigo Spirit in their massive 29-point Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) victory over the Perth Lynx was the scoring production of Georgia Booth off the bench. The multisport athlete was able to make an impact in the blowout win at the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium on Sunday […]
Borlase brilliant in return to Adelaide
ONE OF the biggest signings in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) over the off-season returned to her old side last night, as Isobel Borlase led the Bendigo Spirit to an eight-point win over the Adelaide Lightning. Borlase and the Spirit headed south to take on the Lightning at the South Australia State Basketball Centre […]
Lynx beat Bendigo in clash of contenders
IN ONE of the most anticipated matchups of the 2025/26 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), the Perth Lynx got the job done in their clash against the Bendigo Spirit when the two sides locked horns over the weekend. Both teams have started the 2025/26 fixture in strong fashion, with the reigning champion Spirit starting their […]
Spirit sneak past Capitals in two-point thriller
THE REIGNING champions may have suffered quite the scare, but the Bendigo Spirit held on to claim a two-point win over the UC Capitals in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) action over the weekend. It was shaping as a one-sided affair given the two teams’ contrast in starting the season. The Spirit’s championship defence […]
