UC Capitalise on big second half
THE reinvigorated UC Capitals won their third consecutive game with an impressive come-from-behind victory over second placed Adelaide Lightning in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). In doing so, the Capitals snapped the Lightning’s four-game winning streak, giving latecomers Perth Lynx pole position on the 2021/22 ladder. In the Capitals-Lightning clash, the visitors trailed by […]
Flyers find spark in comeback over Flames
A Sunday afternoon of a triple header of Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) hoops saw the Sydney Uni Flames host the defending champions, Southside Flyers at Qudos Bank Arena. The Flames were coming off a tough 32-point loss to the UC Caps earlier in the round, whilst the Flyers wanted to come into the game […]
Three Magic Moments: 36ers v United
FANS of the National Basketball League (NBL) were treated to a thrilling match on Sunday afternoon, with the Adelaide 36ers hosting Melbourne United at Adelaide Entertainment Centre. The 36ers were coming off a tough loss to the Tasmania JackJumpers earlier in Round 9, and came into this match as underdogs against a United side that […]
Creek’s big first half leads Phoenix to victory
THIS past weekend saw plenty of exciting action across the National Basketball League (NBL)’s scheduled matches, and Saturday night hosted a clash between the Brisbane Bullets and the SEM Phoenix at Nissan Arena. It was an intriguing matchup heading into the clash, with the Bullets knocking on the door of the top four in recent […]
2021/22 WNBL: Team Focus – Perth Lynx
ROUND 9 of the 2021/22 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season resumed on Saturday evening, with the Perth Lynx taking on the Bendigo Spirit. This was shaping up to be a one-sided clash, with Lynx having won six of their eight games, while the Spirit have won just the one game all season. However, things […]
2021/22 WNBL Stats Corner: Fire v Lightning
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) resumed its ninth round of action on Friday night, with the Adelaide Lightning travelling north to take on the Townsville Fire at Townsville Stadium. The home side had a tough task ahead of them, given Adelaide’s form this season has seen them sit atop the standings. However, the Fire […]
Second-half Hawks soar over Taipans
THE ninth round of the 2021/22 National Basketball League (NBL) season continued over the weekend, with Saturday’s action kicking off at Cairns Convention Centre, where the Cairns Taipans hosted the Illawarra Hawks in a late-afternoon start. The Hawks were heading into this clash as the favoured side, given their standing in the top-four, but the […]
JackJumpers record stunning win at home
FRIDAY night saw Round 9 of the National Basketball League (NBL) resume, with the Adelaide 36ers travelling across the Bass Strait to take on the Tasmania JackJumpers at MyState Bank Arena. It was an anticipated clash, given there was just one win separating the sides on the ladder, and both teams were eager for a […]
2021/22 WNBL Stats Corner: Capitals vs Flames
The Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) resumed hostilities on Friday night, with the UC Capitals hosting the Sydney Uni Flames at the National Convention Centre in Canberra. The Capitals entered this match as favourites, given the standings show them winning four of their seven matches, while their opponents and emerged victorious in just one of […]
2021/22 NBL Team Focus – Round 9: Perth Wildcats
THE ninth round of the National Basketball League’s (NBL) 2021/22 season kicked off on Thursday night, with the Perth Wildcats taking on the Illawarra Hawks at WIN Entertainment Centre. It was a highly anticipated clash, with both sides starting the season in red-hot form, and had the potential to shape the ladder moving forward. The […]
Lynx pounce on Flyers to continue winning run
PERTH Lynx continued their good run of form last night, beating theSouthside Flyers to extend their winning run to three in a row thanks to an 85-78 victory. The first quarter was a very tight affair. Both sides went toe to toes and the margin never got out to more than four points. At the […]
From setbacks to captaincy, Adnam makes most of opportunities
FROM playing in the Big V, to being named Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the Kilsyth Cobras, enduring setbacks, coming out the other side to win a championship with Melbourne United, and currently captaining the South East Melbourne Phoenix. That’s the story of Kyle Adnam. Whilst has had many challenges along the way, Adnam has […]
