MUVJBL U16 Boys review: Eltham Wildcats survive Sunbury scare
NINE of the 10 games were played in the Melbourne United Junior Basketball (MUVJBL) Under 16 Boys championship division last Friday, with the Southern Peninsula Sharks and Eltham Wildcats 2 clash rescheduled for April 1. On the court, the closest match was a four-point win to Bulleen Boomers over Waverley Falcons. The Falcons were searching […]
MUVJBL U18 Boys review: Keilor Thunder see off Ballarat Miners in two-point thriller
THE top four teams in the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under 18 Boys championship division have emerged, with Dandenong Rangers, Kilsyth Cobras, Melbourne Tigers and Nunawading Spectres going three from three in the opening few rounds of the season. While the talk was about the top sides, mid-table teams, Keilor Thunder and […]
MUVJBL U18 Girls review: Altona Gators impress to remain undefeated
ALTONA Gators have remained undefeated with an impressive 19-point win over previously undefeated Keilor Thunder, for the Gators to sit second after three rounds. The Gators powered away from their opponents in an eye-opening first half, scoring 34 points to 16, opening up an 18-point lead at the main break. The Thunder picked up in […]
MUVJBL Under 16 Girls weekend preview: Round 3
TWO top-versus-bottom clashes take place in the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under 16 Girls championship division. Ashe Pool: Diamond Valley Eagles (4th, 1-1) vs. Waverley Falcons (8th, 1-1) Ringwood Hawks (9th, 0-2) vs. Hawthorn Magic (7th, 1-1) Sunbury Jets (10th, 0-2) vs. Dandenong Rangers (1st, 2-0) Bellarine Storm (6th, 1-1) vs. Kilsyth […]
MUVJBL Under 16 Boys weekend preview: Round 3
THE third round of Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under 16 Boys action gets underway tonight with some of the competitions best shooters going head-to-head. Ashe Pool: Southern Peninsula Sharks (7th, 1-1) vs. Eltham Wildcats 2 (9th, 0-2) Keilor Thunder (3rd, 2-0) vs. Diamond Valley Eagles (6th, 1-1) Knox Raiders (1st, 2-0) vs. […]
MUVJBL Under 18 Girls weekend preview: Round 3
TOP sides will be tested in Round 3 of the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under 18 Girls championship division. Headlining the games across both pools is first against third and second against third matches, sure to keep crowds entertained. Ashe Pool: Diamond Valley Eagles (4th, 2-0) vs Pakenham Warriors (8th, 0-2)Dandenong Rangers […]
MUVJBL Under 18 Boys weekend preview: Round 3
ROUND 3 shapes as a huge round for a number of sides, headlined by two championship favourites clashing in the Melbourne United Victorian Junior Basketball League (MUVJBL) Under 18 Boys. Ashe Pool: Dandenong Rangers (1st, 2-0) vs. Eltham Wildcats (3rd, 2-0)Dandenong Rangers 2 (9th, 0-2) vs. Bendigo Braves (5th, 1-1)Kilsyth Cobras (2nd, 2-0) vs. Geelong […]
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 […]
