Emma-Nnopu excellent as Raiders thump Miners
A STRONG all-around performance from emerging talent Agnes Emma-Nnopu was one of the biggest positives to come out of the Knox Raiders’ huge 43-point win over the Ballarat Miners in the NBL1 South Women’s over the weekend. The action on the weekend marked the final round of the 2025 home and away season in the […]
Wightman wonderful as Thunder trounce Sabres
THE KEILOR Thunder were too strong for the Sandringham Sabres in a mid-week clash in the NBL1 South Women’s on Tuesday night, with young gun Isobelle Wightman playing a crucial role as her side claimed a nine-point win. The Thunder have been one of the teams to beat throughout the 2025 season, trailing only the […]
Harvey helps Tigers to big win over Miners
CENTRE of Excellence graduate Sienna Harvey was immense for the Melbourne Tigers as they claimed a 33-point win over the Ballarat Miners in Round 6 of the NBL1 South Women’s competition over the weekend. The Tigers came into the clash at Selkirk Stadium as favourites on Saturday evening, having enjoyed a positive start to their […]
Deas dominates as Blues beat Pioneers
EMERGING talent Bonnie Deas put together an excellent offensive performance as the Frankston Blues claimed a 23-point win over the Mt. Gambier Pioneers in Round 5 of the NBL1 South Women’s over the weekend. The Blues had broken even with three wins and three losses from their six games to start the 2025 season, and […]
2025 NBL1 Women’s | Tigers inflict Rangers’ first loss
A THIRD straight 20-point showing from Sara Blicavs helped Melbourne Tigers become the first side to roll Dandenong Rangers in 2025 as they pipped them at the post thanks to a second half comeback in the NBL1 South Women’s Round 3 action. The Tigers were coming off a frustrating nine-point loss against Diamond Valley Eagles […]
Sclater searching for continuity after solid start
HAVING started the season with one win and two losses, the Melbourne Tigers are still finding their feet, and head coach Kaleb Sclater says its all about building chemistry as the season rolls on. The Tigers opened their account with a five-point loss at the hands of the Sandringham Sabres, but backed it up with […]
2025 NBL1 Women’s | Sabres strike in final frenzy
SANDRINGHAM Sabres came from behind in the first half to run over the top of Hobart Chargers in Round 2 of the NBL1 South Women’s competition. The Sabres trailed by four points at the main break, and while the deficit was not overly great, it took until the final 90 seconds to finally surge past […]
2025 NBL1 Women’s | Erin Phillips returns for Woodville
RETURNING to the basketball court for the first time in nine years, star dual-sport athlete Erin Phillips played her part during Woodville Warriors’ tough loss to West Adelaide Bearcats in the NBL1 Central Women’s competition. Despite the three-point loss (70-73), Phillips contributed across the board as fellow cross-coders Jasmin Fejo and Olivia Levicki went toe-for-toe. […]
Ernst’s excellence elite in Grand Final win
IN the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South Women’s Grand Final, Carley Ernst was instrumental in leading the Waverley Falcons to a title by defeating the Keilor Thunder by five points. Both the Falcons and Thunder came into the game in ripping form after strong preliminary final performances. Waverley was 19 points too strong for the […]
NBL1 champions crowned around the country
OVER the weekend, most National Basketball League (NBL)1 competitions wrapped up their 2024 fixtures with some gripping grand final matches taking place across the men’s and women’s competition. It has been an enthralling season for each of the divisions, and it resulted in a collection of close deciders that reflected the close nature of the […]
