NBL1 North Player Focus: Mikaela Ruef
NO stranger to some ridiculous statlines, Logan Thunder shooter Mikaela Ruef had a weekend to remember. The dominant player produced back-to-back monster games, the second of which went beyond the realms of realism. Ruef started her weekend with an impressive 23-point, 23-rebound effort during Logan’s 14-point victory over Ipswich Force to kick-off Round 12 of […]
Scintillating Skinner too good for Sabres
THE Sturt Sabres found themselves on the end of a tough loss against the Southern Tigers in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central Women’s on the weekend, with the result largely set up by a powerful showing from one of the Tigers stars in Demi Skinner. It was a thrilling affair, with the Tigers not […]
Impressive Ili helps Sabres soar
IN the weekend’s National Basketball League (NBL)1 South Men’s action, the Sandringham Sabres managed to keep their winning streak rolling with a 13-point triumph over the Mt. Gambier Pioneers at Southern Basketball Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Sabres came into the game on a bit of a roll, winning their last three games and looking […]
Heroic Hightower drives Steelers to upset
THE Western Port Steelers have kept their slim finals chances alive in the Big V Men’s competition with an upset triumph over the Hume Broncos, snatching a 12-point win on the road at Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium on Saturday night. The Steelers have not enjoyed the most successful of seasons, coming into the game with just […]
Fantastic Foxwell a key factor in shock Wildcats win
THE Eltham Wildcats were able to produce one of the upsets of the year in their matchup against the Mt. Gambier Poineers in the weekend’s National Basketball League (NBL)1 South Men’s action, claiming a tense five-point triumph. It was a result that not many expected, given the struggles of the Wildcats throughout the 2022 season […]
The last Ayre-bender leads Marlins to win
AFTER breaking out for the Cairns Taipans in the National Basketball League (NBL) in season 2021/22, Ben Ayre produced another dominant display for the Cairns Marlins in the NBL1 North Men’s on the weekend. When his side faced off against the USC Rip City, Ayre showed why he is set to be one of the […]
Ryan romps Wolves past Eagles
THE Joondalup Wolves stormed past the East Perth Eagles in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West Women’s on the weekend, largely thanks to a massive offensive showing from Robbi Ryan, who dominated with ball in hand. It was a game that the Wolves were expected to win, given the contrast in standings between the two […]
Cadee helps Rollers avoid scare
THE National Basketball League (NBL) experience of Jason Cadee proved to be vital for the Gold Coast Rollers in the NBL1 North Men’s on the weekend, as they took down the North Gold Coast Seahawks to the tune of seven points at Runaway Bay Stadium on the weekend. The Rollers were the heavily favoured side […]
Smart’s 40 almost gets Sabres to victory
DESPITE the Sandringham Sabres falling to the Waverley Falcons in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South Women’s on the weekend, it is hard to fault the performance of Brittany Smart. The U.S import was the most dominant player on the court when the two sides locked horns at Southern Basketball Stadium on Saturday evening. Although […]
Heroic Hunter steers Maitland to OT victory
THE Maitland Mustangs managed to emerge victorious in a throroughly entertaining clash against the Inner West Bulls in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 East Men’s over the weekend, claiming a six-point triumph. The contest was extremely tense, as affairs went into overtime at Maitland Federation Centre on Saturday night. The Mustangs stormed home in the […]
