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 […]
Opals bounce back with booming win
THE Australian Opals have recovered from Thursday’s disappointing loss by taking down Mali in convincing fashion on Friday night at the Sydney Superdome, with the final score sitting at 118-58. The path to winning the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup became a lot trickier for the Opals after their loss to France on the opening […]
Opals side announced, NBL1 top to bottom
THE Australian Opals side for the upcoming friendly against Japan was announced on Thursday, with one common feature througout. All players listed on the team are currently on the list of an NBL1 side, as the competition continues to grow and develop some of the game’s premier female basketballers. While many of these players double […]
Melbourne Booms to title with clinical outing
THE Melbourne Boomers are the 2021/22 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) champions. After a powerful finish to the season, the Boomers have claimed the ultimate prize, defeating the Perth Lynx in game three of the grand final series to the tune of 18 points at Melbourne Sports Centre – Parkville on Saturday night. After a […]
Boomers force game three with thrilling win
HOW good was last night’s Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) one-point game two thriller? The Melbourne Boomers heading west to take on the Perth Lynx at Bendat Basketball Centre. Perth claimed a pretty dominant victory in game one of the series a few days ago, and given it had the home court advantage, headed into […]
Boomers looking to keep momentum going in finals
HOW much can regular season form translate into finals? That is the question for the Melbourne Boomers as it is finally that time of year for the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), with the finals series kicking off this weekend. The competition’s top four sides will face off for a spot in the grand final […]