Sharp the star as Flames tame Cougars in decider
THE Rockingham Flames have been crowned champions of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West Women’s for the 2024 season after defeating the Cockburn Cougars in the Grand Final on the back of a magnificent showing from Alex Sharp. The Flames finished atop the standings at the conclusion of the home and away fixture with just […]
2023/24 WNBL Team Wrap – UC Capitals
IT was a season to remember in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) for the 2023/24 fixture, with an extremely tight season capped off with a marvellous finals series. For a large portion of the season, most of the teams in the competition were in the hunt for a top-four spot. In fact it came […]
Opals announce Olympic squad for Paris Games
EARLIER today, the Australian Opals announced their extended squad for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games, which are set to kick off on July 26. The Opals recently cemented their spot at the Games after producing a dominant campaign at the Olympic Qualifiers. The tournament was capped off with an emphatic 85-52 win over Germany […]
Foster feeling determined to overcome injuries
DESPITE some tough injury setbacks, Grace Foster is showing her resilience and looks determined to showcase her talent on the court. Taking up the game of basketball for her school team in year three before starting domestic basketball in year four, Foster’s love of the game grew from there. Foster says while there have been […]
O Canada; Boomers guard wins top gong
AFTER leading her side to a finals berth for the 2023/24 season, Melbourne Boomers star Jordin Canada claimed the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL)’s highest individual honour, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. At the competition’s awards event on Monday night, the WNBL’s best performers from the season were recognised after an extremely competitive fixture […]
Sharp slams home stunning showing in impressive win
ROUND 11 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) continued on Thursday night, as the UC Capitals moved off the bottom of the ladder with an upset win over the Perth Lynx at National Convention Centre Canberra. Following a slow start to the season, the Capitals have put together some strong performances over the past […]
Caps inspire huge road win victory over Flyers
SEARCHING to continue their competitiveness against the top sides and give it their all in the second half of the season, the UC Capitals kicked off 2024 in style, defeating the Southside Flyers by 10 points at the State Basketball Centre. The win came from big plays at different stages of the game from Jade […]
Lynx inspire second half comeback over resilient Capitals
PERTH Lynx were able to knock off the University of Canberra (UC) Capitals in a battle of the two sides who had notched up consecutive wins leading up. In a tight contest at Bendat Basketball Centre, it was a game that had a game of scoring momentum runs and defensive plays, with the Lynx having […]
UC looks to Capitalise on third straight win
AFTER dropping the first eight games of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season, the University of Canberra (UC) Capitals are hoping to take a third straight scalp when they hit the court in the west tonight. The Capitals clash with Perth Lynx at Bendat Basketball Centre from 6:30pm local time, coming off relieving upset […]
Caps crack back-to-back wins after Lightning win
BOTH opponents came into the match off the back of victories in Round 7, with the UC Capitals securing their second win of the season, defeating the Adelaide Lightning at Radford College. It was a game that was played at a high pace tempo, with the Caps locking down defensively to claim a 86-73 victory. […]
