Perth sides make push for second spot
THE WILDCATS and Lynx both secured vital wins overnight as they each press claims to finish second on the respective NBL and WNBL ladders. Bryce Cotton, as he has done so many times this season, starred for one final time in the regular season, scoring 49 points and knocking down nine threes. The Adelaide 36ers […]
Lynx lose as finals approach
THE PERTH Lynx were defeated at the hands of the Adelaide Lightning on Saturday as they continue to cling to second spot on the WNBL ladder by the barest of margins. Perth has controlled second spot all season, but in recent weeks has dropped multiple games while the Townsville Fire have surged closer. The Fire […]
Maley, Whitcomb bound for WNBA after strong stints
A PAIR of Australia’s best basketballers are heading back to the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), with Sami Whitcomb and Anneli Maley both set to rejoin the world’s top competition for the upcoming season. With the new generation of Aussies being picked up in the draft over the past few years, the WNBA is becoming […]
Third quarter explosion leads Lynx to win
NEEDING a win to keep the surging Townsville Fire at bay, the Perth Lynx used a season high 39-point quarter in the third term to propel them to a 22-point victory over the Sydney Flames at Quay Centre on Saturday. Perth led early, winning the first two quarters of play by a combined four points. […]
Wildcats, Lynx gear up for huge week
Vital clashes for both Western sides are locked in this week with the Perth Lynx needing a win to stave off the charging Townsville Fire and the Perth Wildcats seeking redemption after being hurdled in the standings by Sydney and Melbourne last round. For the Lynx, who split their Round 12 matches, second spot on […]
WA sides continue to roll with more wins
WINNING form continues to roll in the West as both the Perth Wildcats and Perth Lynx picked up wins over the weekend. The Wildcats, having now advanced to second spot on the NBL table, took down the star-studded Adelaide 36ers, while the Lynx bounced back from their defeat at the hands of the Bendigo Spirit […]
Lynx lose top of the table clash
THE PERTH Lynx fell on Wednesday night to the league’s best in the Bendigo Spirit in a second half fall away that saw them outscored by 14 points in the final quarter. Perth got the break early, leading by seven points after the opening term. Amy Atwell made a fast start, scoring seven points in […]
Western sides look to maintain winning ways
BOTH WEST Australian sides will seek wins on the road on Wednesday as the Perth Wildcats tackle the Brisbane Bullets, and the Perth Lynx face the ladder leading Bendigo Spirit. For the Wildcats, winners of seven of their last nine games, it is an important chance to remain in the hunt of the top two, […]
Six in a row for in-form Lynx
AMY ATWELL poured in 22 points as the Perth Lynx made it six wins in a row during Round 11 action of the WNBL. The Lynx climb to 12-3 for the season, setting up a must-see top-of-the-table clash against the Bendigo Spirit on Wednesday afternoon. It was a spirited effort from a gutsy Geelong United […]
Lethal Lynx do it easily against Lightning
IN A balanced team effort, the Perth Lynx comfortably took care of the Adelaide Lightning to make it five wins on the trot in WNBL25. The Lynx never trailed at any point in the game, running out 18-point victors to conclude Round 10. Offensively the home side did not shoot the ball terrifically but were […]
