‘LJ’ magic keeps Flyers in top-two hunt
LOOKING to continue to keep in touch with the top four and finish the season strongly, the Southside Flyers kicked off 2024 in style, defeating the Sydney Flames by six points at the State Basketball Centre. The win came from big plays at different stages of the game from Lauren Jackson, Mercedes Russell and Leilani […]
Lightning inspire miracle comeback over Flames
LOOKING to finish off the season strongly and cause upsets for teams still fighting for finals positions, the Adelaide Lightning ended the Sydney Flames’ three-game winning streak, defeating the Flames by seven points at the Adelaide 36ers Arena. In the absence of Lauren Mansfield, the win came following standout performances from Lizzy Tonks and Tayla […]
UC looks to Capitalise on third straight win
AFTER dropping the first eight games of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season, the University of Canberra (UC) Capitals are hoping to take a third straight scalp when they hit the court in the west tonight. The Capitals clash with Perth Lynx at Bendat Basketball Centre from 6:30pm local time, coming off relieving upset […]
Lauren goes large as Nicholson lights up Melbourne
THE eighth round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season for 2023/24 kicked off on Wednesday night, with Lauren Nicholson leading the Sydney Flames to a big win over the Melbourne Boomers. Although it may have loomed as a one-sided affair earlier in the season, the tables had turned in recent weeks. The Flames […]
Woods wonderful as Fire feast on Flames
BIG wins were the theme of the round in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) over the weekend and the Townsville Fire produced a big win over the Sydney Flames to the tune of 22 points. Over the past few weeks, the Fire had emerged as the team to beat with some ripping form, and […]
Atwell amazes as Perth pumps Flames
THE seventh round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) for the 2023/24 season commenced out west on Wednesday night, with the Perth Lynx producing a huge 40-point win over the Sydney Flames. Both sides had come into the game off a win, with the Lynx defeating the Lightning in extra time, while the Flames […]
Capitals can’t put out the Flames as Sydney wins in thriller
ANOTHER close game in a tense round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) saw the Sydney Flames hold on for a two-point win over the UC Capitals at the National Convention Centre on Friday night. The Flames had plenty of motivation heading into the game, with the team celebrating Tess Madgen‘s 250th WNBL match. […]
Nicholson nails offensive outing in tight win
AN excellent scoring performance from Lauren Nicholson played a big role in the Sydney Flames‘ two-point win over the Adelaide Lightning to kick off Round 6 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). Coming into the game, there was no doubt that the Flames would be fresher, having had a week off last round to […]
Spirit douse Flames in WNBL breakthrough
DESPITE missing captain Kelsey Griffin and trailing by as much as 15 points during the second term, Bendigo Spirit got themselves on the board in the 2023/24 WNBL season with an incredible 82-66 victory over Sydney Flames at Red Energy Arena on Saturday. After four consecutive losses to start the 2023/24 season, the Spirit rose […]
Melbourne magnificent despite loss
ONE of Australia’s best young female basketballers was in fine form on Wednesday night, as Jade Melbourne produced an excellent performance in the UC Capitals‘ five-point loss to the Sydney Flames. The two teams clashed at Quaycentre in Sydney to kick off the third round of the 2023/24 season in the Women’s National Basketball League […]
