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 […]
Thunder looking to storm Capitals
THE sixth round of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 North women’s competition kicks off on Friday night, when the Logan Thunder take on the Brisbane Capitals at Auchenflower Stadium. It is a highly anticipated matchup given how well the two sides have started the season, as they are both stationed inside the top four. The […]
NBL1 North expanding by adding another state to the mix
THE Australian Basketball industry is continuing to grow on a yearly basis, with the National Basketball League (NBL)1 expanding their reach across the country with the addition of yet another state. Basketball Northern Territory (BNT) and Darwin Basketball Association (DBA) will be joining the NBL1’s North League for the 2022 season, in an exciting move […]
NBL1 North: 2021 League MVP’s announced
WITH the National Basketball League (NBL)1 North season wrapped up in both the men’s and women’s competitions, the league has announced the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for each division. With plenty of talent across the league delivering eye-catching seasons, the league would have had a tough decision to make, but they ultimately settled on […]
NBL1 North Women’s Grand Final: Stats wrap
OVER the weekend, the National Basketball League (NBL)1 North Women’s league held its best of three grand final series. The result took just two games to decide, with the Logan Thunder claiming two tense victories to walk away 2021 champions. Both games were decided by four points or less, and could have gone either way, […]
Thunder storm home to NBL1 North Women’s title on the road
LOGAN Thunder have closed out the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Women’s title with a low-scoring two-point win over Southern Districts, winning their second straight game and claiming the championship without the need for a third match. The Spartans led throughout the contest, but the Thunder stormed home to grab the victory, 63-61. The Spartans took […]
NBL1 North Women’s Grand Final wrap – Game One
THE National Basketball League(NBL)1’s North Women’s league kicked off their best of three grand final series on Friday night, with the Logan Thunder claiming a 75-71 point victory against the Southern District Spartans at Rowland Cowan Stadium. The game proved to be tightly contested throughout all four quarters. The Thunder jumped out to an early […]
2021 NBL1 North Women’s Grand Final Preview
THE biggest game of the year is finally here for the National Basketball League (NBL)1’s North Women’s division, with the Southern Districts Spartans destined to take on the Logan Thunder in a three-game series. A top-of-the-table clash, this series should provide essential viewing for sporting fans. Southern District Spartans vs Logan Thunder Friday, September 10 […]
Spartans and Thunder reach grand final in tantalising NBL1 North women’s decider
THE two powerhouses of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 North women’s division have reached the grand final, with the Southern Districts Spartans and Logan Thunder winning their respective semi-finals on the weekend. The Spartans toppled the Mackay Meteorettes, while the Thunder accounted for the Townsville Flames, to book a tantalising best-of-three grand final series starting […]
2021 NBL1 North women’s finals preview: Week 2
THE semi-finals have rolled around in the National Basketball League (NBL1) North women’s competition with two games set to be played on Saturday to decide who makes is through to the grand final. Southern Districts Spartans vs. Mackay Meteorettes Both the Southern Districts Spartans and Mackay Meteorettes are coming in off convincing wins and will […]
