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Melbourne marks triple-double in loss

ALTHOUGH HER side could not get over the line, UC Capitals rising youngster Jade Melbourne recorded an eye-catching triple double against the Adelaide Lightning in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) on Saturday evening. The Lightning proved six points too good for the Capitals, thriving on their points off turnovers and making the opposition pay […]

George gears up for WNBA return

ONE OF Australia’s premier female basketballers is making a return to the world stage, with Cayla George securing another contract in the WNBA. George has been a stalwart of the WNBL for years, and has thoroughly earned a contract with the Las Vegas Aces, which was announced earlier this week. It has been five years […]

Boomers douse Fire to end 2022

MELBOURNE Boomers contained Townsville Fire en route to a 10-point win in the final Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) match of 2022. Celebrating New Year’s Eve up in North Queensland, the Boomers fought back from seven points down at quarter time to win the next three quarters by 17, and run out the game far […]

WNBL Stats Watch – Round 3

WITH the WNBL taking a week off over the current weekend, it provides the perfect opportunity to see where the season is at after three rounds. There were some big wins in Round 3 and some strong individual performances as sides like Bendigo Spirit and Townsville Fire remaining undefeated after some impressive performances from their […]

WNBL Stats Watch – Round 2

THE SECOND round of the WNBL has come and gone, and the competition’s contenders and improvers continues to take shape as the fixture rolls on. The Townsville Fire, Bendigo Spirit and Southside Flyers have all started the season unbeaten, emerging as title contenders in the early stages of the fixture. While there is a long […]

George gathers big stats in loss

DESPITE the tough loss at the hands of the Southside Flyers on Wednesday night, Melbourne Boomers star Cayla George certainly left her mark on the contest during the 10-point loss. The Boomers were overrun in the final quarter, as the Flyers put it all together in a convincing 10 minutes of play. However, George was […]

WNBL Player Stats – Round 1: Townsville starts with a bang

THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) has returned for another season, with the competition set for its closest season ever. With a strong mix of local talent and imports, there are a lot of individuals to keep an eye on over the course of the season, as the league continues to grow in quality and […]

WNBL season set to kick off with big matchup

THE WOMEN’S National Basketball League (WNBL) is back for another fixture, as the finest players from around the country hit the court this week to kick-off the 2022/23 fixture. Starting on Wednesday night, the eight teams will lock horns to fight for the ultimate glory in what is shaping up to be a cracking season. […]

Jackson sparks Aussies; advance to semis

BEHIND a vintage Lauren Jackson performance in the first half, the Australian Opals have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup after defeating Belgium 86-69 on Thursday night. In the elimination match, the Aussies have managed to keep their season alive with a strong team performance, but the momentum was sparked […]

Four in a row as the Opals take Group B

THE Australian Opals have finished at the top of their group in the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup after taking down the Japan to the tune of 17 points on Tuesday night. It was Australia’s fourth win in a row, bouncing back after a false start against France on the opening night. The Opals now […]

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