Lightning looking to hold top spot
THE sixth round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) is just around the corner, with fans of the competition eager to see what lies in store for the upcoming week. Last round saw sides such as the Capitals finish the year in style, while others found themselves with plenty of work to do moving […]
UC Caps finish New Year’s Eve in style over Fire
FOR two teams that were looking to end the 2021 year in style and finish on top of the ladder at the end of the round, the match between Townsville Fire and UC Capitals was predicted to be a beauty. Both teams had an identical record heading into the New Year’s Eve clash at 2-1. […]
WNBL Round 4: Can the Fire finally ignite against Flyers?
THREE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) clashes tip off in Round 4 of the competition over the next two days in what should be some fascinating action. We take a look at the clashes between the Sydney Uni Flames and Melbourne Boomers, UC Capitals and Bendigo Spirit, and Southside Flyers and Townsville Fire. Since their […]
Lightning cruise home to big win
THE weekend saw another round of action in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) with some cracking contests around the competition keeping fans of the sport entertained. Sunday saw a double-header with the first match of the day seeing the Adelaide Lightning travel to take on the University of Canberra Capitals at the National Convention […]
2021/22 WNBL Team of the Week: Round 1
IN this series each week, we take a look at the strongest performing players at each position to create the league’s Team of the Week. Over the most recent weekend, the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) returned, with two matches taking place over the span of two days. There were some stirring performances and entertaining […]
UC Capitals surge in second half comeback
IN an exciting, fast-paced and entertaining first round of WNBL in the books, the UC Capitals fought back strongly in the second half, defeating the Sydney Uni Flames by three points, 58-55. For the Flames, who have recruited some exciting talent and a new coach at the helm, Shane Heal and looking to push the […]
WNBL games to watch in 2021/22
THE upcoming season of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) is fast approaching, with the early December tip-off date just around the corner. In recent weeks, the league announced the full schedule for the 2021/22 season, and there were plenty of eye-catching inclusions to the fixture as the sides around the league begin their preparations. […]
WNBL Team Watch: UC Capitals
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) is just 44 days away from kicking off its 2021 season, and teams are starting to get a final look at what their rosters will look like. With only one winner per year, those who missed out on glory last year will be hungrier than ever to make amends. […]
WNBL20 Season Review – UC Capitals
HAVING ruled the WNBL from late-2018 to early-2020, many were disappointed not to see the third three-peat in league history fulfilled by the University of Canberra Capitals. A lot of those who actively follow the WNBL had a glimmer of hope that Paul Goriss and his side might do it again, but it just was […]
Capitals’ reign comes to an end, Boomers advance to prelim
THE three-peat dream for the Canberra Capitals abruptly ended last night as a result of the Melbourne Boomers diligent work on the defensive end, outlasting the reigning premiers 78-68 in Townsville. The win means Melbourne are just one win away from a WNBL Grand Final opportunity. During the opening five minutes of the game, both […]
