2021 NBL1 South preview: Round 4
IT is already up to Round 4 in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South competition, and our matches of the round this week feature the 3-1 Bendigo Braves and Melbourne Tigers in the women’s, whilst in the men’s, the undefeated Knox Raiders (3-0) lock horns with the Ringwood Hawks (2-1). WOMEN’S: In our NBL1 South […]
2021 NBL1 South Men’s wrap: Round 3
BENDIGO Braves had a couple of sterling wins in Round 3 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South Men’s competition, whilst Geelong Supercats held off Waverley Falcons in a thriller to be the only undefeated team remaining in the competition. Geelong Supercats (81) def. Waverley Falcons (79) Geelong Supercats have held on in a thrilling […]
NBL1 South Men’s: Round 2 wrap – Miners split results on Apple Isle
ROUND 2 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South men’s competition took place over the weekend, with Frankston Blues grabbing back-to-back wins and Ballarat Miners having a mixed bag down in Tasmania. Bendigo Braves (73) def. by Frankston Blues (94) Frankston Blues have set up a memorable 21-point win thanks to a fast start on […]
NBL1 Men’s Round 15 review: Frankston grabs home final as Bendigo sneak in
WAVERLEY Falcons will be left wondering what could have been after back-to-back losses knocked the Falcons out of the top eight, missing out on finals by three points after going down to both Tasmanian sides and allowing Bendigo Braves back into the contest. In the standalone Friday night game, everything went according to play in […]
NBL1 Men’s Round 14 review: Waverley upsets minor premiers to keep finals dream alive
JUST 10 teams remain in the hunt for National Basketball League (NBL)1 finals after a big round of action over the weekend. Seven of the nine games on Friday and Saturday were won by the visiting teams in what would have been a disappointing round for home crowds. Three of the top four is settled […]
NBL1 Men’s Round 13 review: Ballarat Miners juggernaut rolls on
THE Ballarat Miners continue to reign supreme in the National Basketball League (NBL)1, showcasing another strong 97-69 win at home against the Geelong Supercats. Despite opening decently in the first term to trail by six, the Supercats’ were let down in the second, with Ballarat increasing their lead to 18 points by the main break. […]
NBL1 Men’s Round 12 review: Miners lock up double chance
BALLARAT Miners have secured the double chance in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 competition, moving four and a half games ahead of fifth placed Kilsyth Cobras with just four games remaining. The Cobras do have a game in hand meaning they could theoretically move past the Miners should they win all their games and Ballarat […]
NBL1 Men’s Round 11 review: Hooley’s triple double sinks Spectres
A TRIPLE-double to Kilsyth Cobras’ Peter Hooley was the highlight of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Round 11 competition, with some surprising results. The Cobras downed Nunawding Spectres by 12 points in what was a forgettable weekend for the visitors, also going down to Waverley Falcons at home. Kilsyth became the first home side to […]
NBL1 Men’s Round 9 review: Supercats win down south as Spectres and Tigers continue good form
GEELONG Supercats, Nunawading Spectres and Melbourne Tigers all maintained their winning streaks with important wins as Ballarat Miners slipped up against the in-form Frankston Blues, and now sit just one win clear of the Spectres in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 men’s competition. The Spectres travelled up to the border to face Albury Wodonga Bandits […]
NBL1 Men’s Round 7 review: Nunawading eyes top spot as Ballarat stumbles
NUNAWADING Spectres have drawn level with Ballarat Miners after back-to-back wins in Round 7, while the Miners suffered their first loss of the season to an impressive Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (CoE). The Miners looked in control for the first half, leading by 12 points at half-time, before the CoE turned it on to […]