WNBL announces Summer Festival of Basketball in Regional Victoria
REGIONAL Victoria will host 15 WNBL matches across January as part of a summer festival of women’s basketball. The festival will begin on 8th January and run until the 29th January. It will see games played across Ballarat, Traralgon and other regional centres. Perth Lynx will be one of those teams competing in the festival. […]
Unbeaten streaks on the line in big weekend
WITH the weekend just around the corner, as is another round of the National Basketball League (NBL), much to the excitement of fans, players and staff. The competition enjoyed one of the most memorable rounds over the last few years, so fans will be on the edge of their seats heading into Round 3 of […]
2021/22 NBL Team of the Week: Round 2
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. The second round of National Basketball League (NBL) action saw some magnificent performances at both team and individual level. Among the memorable matches were some impressive outings from some of […]
Bullets down Wildcats in overtime classic
IN one of the most memorable National Basketball League (NBL) rounds of the last few years, there were plenty of clashes to keep fans on the edge of their seats. In an action-packed Sunday, there were three matches in a remarkably entertaining day of basketball. None more so than the game between the Brisbane Bullets […]
2021/22 WNBL Team of the Week: Round 2
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. Although there was one game cancelled due to a Covid case last round, there was still plenty of enthralling action to keep fans entertained. Point Guard – Lauren Nicholson (Townsville) […]
Massive Moments: Phoenix star’s ridiculous jam
THE second round of the National Basketball League (NBL) had some of the most memorable action the competition has seen in quite some time. There were game-winners, big dunks and quite a bit of tension amongst the matches. In one of the most anticipated clashes of the round, the SEM Phoenix were able to take […]
Taipans open account by toppling Tasmania
THE National Basketball League (NBL) enjoyed one of the most memorable rounds in the last few years, with plenty to take out of an action-packed weekend. Saturday night saw the Cairns Taipans host the Tasmania JackJumpers in a tense clash at Cairns Convention Centre. The Taipans entered the competition without a win next to their […]
Boomers claim first season win against reigning champions
THE Melbourne Boomers were dominant from start to finish, winning their first match for the season, defeating defending Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) champions Southside Flyers 91-72 in their first home match for the year on Saturday night. QUARTER 1: The Flyers scored the opening points on the board with Rebecca Cole scoring two free […]
Key Stats: Round 2 – Kings vs Hawks
ONE of the biggest rivalries in the National Basketball League (NBL) added another chapter last night, with the Illawarra Hawks taking down the Sydney Kings by eight points at the Qudos Bank Arena. With the two sides building a heated competition over recent years (which was furthered throughout the week with accusations of spying and […]
Townsville set Adelaide on Fire in opening win
THE Townsville Fire got their mission to avenge their 2020 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) Grand Final loss off to a good start, defeating the Adelaide Lightning 70-55 in their opening match of the 2021 WNBL season. It was Townsville who got the opening points on the board when former Lightning star Lauren Nicholson made […]
MOTR: Creek leads Phoenix past brave Breakers
IN what was a career night for their star forward has seen the South East Melbourne Phoenix sneak past the New Zealand Breakers, 95-88, in what was arguably the best match we have seen so far this season. Fans at John Cain Arena were treated to a classic, with both sides firing on all cylinders […]
Boomers and Flyers to renew rivalry in Round 2
AFTER an enthralling first weekend of WNBL action, there’s plenty more action coming up this weekend. One match of Round 2 has already taken place, with the Bendigo Spirit ending their winless streak after 676 days as the beat the Melbourne Boomers on Wednesday night. There will only be two of the Round Two matches […]
