NBL1 Women’s Preview: Round 6
A TOP-of-the-table clash highlights a big Mothers Day weekend of National Basketball League (NBL)1 action in the women’s competition, with a record-high 14 games played across the weekend. On Sunday, the undefeated Bendigo Braves take on the second placed Geelong Supercats who have dropped just one game in their opening seven rounds. They will have […]
NBL1 Women’s round two recap: Braves and Rangers make it three from three
BENDIGO Braves and Dandenong Rangers sit atop the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Women’s competition ladder after successfully winning both their games over the weekend. While they tasted success, it was not as enjoyable for the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence (CoE) who dropped both games and went to 0-5 to start the season, while Diamond […]
NBL1 Women’s round one recap: Competition even after first weekend
THE even state of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Women’s competition was evident on the weekend, with no side collecting two wins across the first weekend of action. While eight sides remain undefeated from their one match, of the five sides that played at least two games, no team was able to capitalise on multiple […]
Weekend wash-up: WNBL Semi-Finals 2
Adelaide Lightning (100) defeat Melbourne Boomers (92) Adelaide storm into the finals following an 8-point victory over Melbourne in Game 2 of the semi-finals. While Melbourne led by a point heading into the second half, they struggled to hold it in the third as Adelaide lifted to a 29-point period while Melbourne dropped to 21. […]
Semi-finals preview – WNBL
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) 2018/19 finals series is finally here, with the action beginning on Friday night. The top four placed teams in the UC Capitals, Melbourne Boomers, Adelaide Lightning and Perth Lynx have been the most consistent sides this season, and find themselves featuring beyond the regular season. The first semi-final series […]
Weekend previews: WNBL – Round 14
DESPITE the top four being locked in, Round 14 still looms as an important round. These teams will use this round to try and secure a home-court advantage for the finals, while the bottom four will be looking to end their seasons on a high. Bendigo Spirit v Adelaide Lightning Thursday 10 January, 7pm Bendigo […]
Weekend previews: WNBL- Round 13
ROUND 13 has a whopping four blockbuster Friday night games. The in-form Lightning plays host to the struggling Flames, the dominant Capitals take on the Spirit while Townsville and Dandenong will meet again for the first time since Round 1. Perhaps the biggest game of the night will be in Melbourne, where the Boomers will […]
WNBL- How your team went over the Christmas break
THE Christmas break saw the UC Capitals storm to the top of the table, while the Rangers and Fire struggled. The Adelaide Lightning remained in the top four on the back of two wins, while the Lynx regained their top of the table form with two wins. Adelaide Lightning Round 11: Defeated Sydney Uni Flames […]
Weekend previews: WNBL – Round 11
ROUND 11 sees crosstown rivals, Melbourne Boomers and Dandenong Rangers go head-to-head for the second time this season, in what is set to be a ladder-defining clash. Before that, the Rangers must combat the Capitals at home, which is no easy task. Elsewhere, Perth will be looking to break its losing streak with a victory […]
Weekend wash-up: WNBL – Round 10
A host of changes on the ladder has dominated Round 10 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season. The Melbourne Boomers are on top of the ladder after their win over Adelaide Lightning, and thanks to Perth’s three-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Dandenong Rangers have climbed into the top four on the back of […]
