Weekend previews: WNBL – Round 9
THE Women’s National Basketball League’s (WNBL) Round 9 action continues with three games across the weekend. First, the Melbourne Boomers host the rejuvenated Sydney Uni Flames in the standalone game on Saturday. Then, the UC Capitals will take on the Bendigo Spirit at the National Convention Centre, with the Spirit in desperate need of a […]
Weekend previews: WNBL- Round 9
THE Sydney Uni Flames broke their 10-game losing streak last week and will be keen to make it two from two. The Adelaide Lightning are also coming into this game off a win, beating the in-form UC Capitals. On an odd Wednesday night game, both teams will be going in hard to secure a victory. […]
Number crunching: WNBL – Round 8
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) had its own standalone week and delivered the goods on the stat sheet. Suzy Batkovic added another accolade to her decorated career, Brittany McPhee is rebounding the ball like no other while the Flames are finally on the winners’ list. Suzy Batkovic becomes WNBL all-time leading scorer Suzy Batkovic beat Rachael Sporn’s tally of […]
Young gun spotlight: WNBL – Round 8
TAHLIA Tupaea played a huge role in Sydney Uni’s first win of the year, while Nia Coffey led the way in her side’s surge back up the ladder. Zitina Aokuso stepped up to the plate in place of an injured Suzy Batkovic, while Lindsay Allen and Brittany McPhee continued their consistent seasons. #4 Tahlia […]
Weekend wash-up: WNBL – Round 8
THE story of Round 8 rightfully belongs to the Sydney Uni Flames, who broke their 10-game losing streak with an emphatic win over Bendigo. In the process, the Flames handed the Spirit their third consecutive loss. Another in-form team in the UC Capitals dropped both their games this round as well, including one at the […]
Weekend previews: WNBL- Round 7
AFTER a thrilling game in Canberra on Friday night, Round 7 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season continues with the Rangers taking on the Lightning at Traralgon. Elsewhere, The Spirit will take the spotlight on TV in its Pink Day when they host Townsville, while a big margin looms when Perth takes on […]
Weekend wrap: WNBL – Round 5
THE Boomers are starting to find form at the end of Round 5, while the Flames are still without a win. There’s concerns over Suzy Batkovic and Townsville, but hope for the Lynx, who look to continue their hot winning streak. Melbourne Boomers (96) defeated Sydney Uni Flames (79) Given their run so far, not many […]
Weekend previews: WNBL – Round 5
A game that is going to be one of the biggest of the season so far, Canberra Capitals will be heading over to Perth to take on the Lynx, in a second versus third place clash. For both the Lightning and Rangers, winning their battle will be crucial if they want to remain within the […]
Weekend previews: WNBL – Melbourne Boomers v Sydney Uni Flames
ON another exciting Thursday night encounter, the Sydney Uni Flames will be searching for their first win of the season. Meanwhile, the Boomers will be seeking some consistency with a big win to get their confidence back up. Melbourne Boomers v Sydney Uni Flames Thursday, 7pm at State Basketball Centre The key match-up: Brittany […]
Weekend wash-up: WNBL – Round 4
IT was a big round of basketball with several close finishes. The Lynx continued their impressive form, the Flames continued to struggle, and a tight battle between two in-form sides saw the Melbourne Boomers narrowly go down to the Bendigo Spirit. Sydney Uni Flames (62) defeated by Perth Lynx (78) In a battle of […]
