MUVJBL U16G Review: Close battles throughout round two
THE Knox Raiders are sitting atop the Watson Pool after two rounds, with this round seeing the Raiders outclass the Southern Peninsula Sharks 61-45. Duo Jaida Reid (14 points) and Kaitlyn Scott (seven points) put on a display on the offensive end to give Knox their second win in as many weeks. Bendigo and Eltham […]
MUVJBL U16B review: Boomers win big in otherwise close round
THE Bulleen Boomers have taken another big win starting their season 2-0 with a win against the Casey Cavaliers. The 79-52 win was on the back of another strong performance from Will Rimmington who put on 20 points. Casey relied on Blake Shankland again this week however his 18 points were not enough as the […]
MUVJBL U18 Girls review: Dandenong Rangers storm to second victory
DANDENONG Rangers have continued their stellar start to the season in the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under 18 Girls championship division after another huge victory, this time against Frankston Blues by 50 points. Travelling to Frankston, Rangers duo, Elly Morgan and Emily Sewell piled on 20 points apiece to be dominant up […]
MUVJBL U18 Boys review: Eltham Wildcats enjoy narrow win
ELTHAM Wildcats have secured their second win for the season in one of the closest games of the round against Bendigo Braves last Friday night. Eltham are one of two teams, along with Kilsyth Cobras, yet to lose a game in Ashe pool. Defeating Bendigo 62-59, a tone is slowly being set for the rest […]
Perth Wildcats claim ninth NBL title
IT was a big game four with the Perth Wildcats claiming their ninth NBL title over Melbourne United in a dominant performance (97-84). United struggled to combat the defensive pressure of the Wildcats who looked to Bryce Cotton and Terrico White to do the scoreboard damage. Perth eventually ran away 15 point victors’ in front […]
MUVJBL Under 16 Girls weekend preview: Round 2
IN the second round of the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under 16 Girls competition, we see a top-of-the-table clash and a number of games that will leave teams on a balanced ledger of wins and losses by Saturday morning. Ashe Pool: Waverley Falcons (3rd, 1-0) vs. Kilsyth Cobras (9th, 0-1) Dandenong Rangers […]
MUVJBL Under 16 Boys weekend preview: Round 2
IN the second round of the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under 16 Boys competition, teams head back to the court after results that featured a draw, some tight contests and some impressive wins from Round 1. Ashe Pool: Dandenong Rangers (9th, 0-1) vs. Nunawading Spectres (6th, 0-1) Southern Peninsula Sharks (4th, 1-0) […]
MUVJBL Under 18 Girls weekend preview: Round 2
LAST week one Pool was close and another had a number of beltings and in Round 2, the Under 18 Girls look to do battle again in the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) championship division. Ashe Pool: McKinnon Cougars (10th, 0-1) vs. Diamond Valley Eagles (4th, 1-0) Frankston Blues (8th, 0-1) vs. Dandenong […]
MUVJBL Under 18 Boys weekend preview: Round 2
ROUND 2 of the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under 18 Boys championship division gets underway tomorrow night. We take a look at the 10 matches across the two pools. Ashe Pool: Waverley Falcons (7th, 0-1) vs. Geelong Supercats (10th, 0-1) Kilsyth Cobras (5th, 1-0) vs. Werribee Devils (4th, 1-0) Eltham Wildcats (3rd, […]
MUVJBL U16B review: Tight contests galore across opening round
EIGHT of a possible 10 games in the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under 16 division were decided by less than 10 points, including a nail-biting draw. Casey Cavaliers and Kilsyth Cobras could not be split in their Round 1 clash, finishing the match at 49-all. Casey’s Blake Shankland was the key scorer […]
MUVJBL U16G review: Visitors spoil party in opening round
THE opening round of the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under 16 girls division action saw no fear from the visiting teams as seven of a possible 10 away sides taste victory and collect the full three points. The most notable away win was that of Knox Raiders who were too good for […]
MUVJBL U18G review: Huge wins separate sides
THERE were some one-sided contests in the opening round of the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under 18 Girls competition, allowing some teams to assert their dominance early. Kilsyth Cobras had the largest win of the round, posting 82 points to McKinnon Cougars’ 25, in a whopping 57-point thrashing at home. They shared […]
