Capitals on the board with upset win
THE UC Capitals put together four quarters of team basketball, securing their first win of the season, defeating the Melbourne Boomers by 12 points at Tuggeranong Stadium on Friday night. It was a match that was played on scoring runs, as the Caps controlled the tempo and pace defensively to claim a 84-72 victory. Whilst […]
Canada crucial to Melbourne’s Booming win
THE sixth round of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) continued on Thursday night, with the Melbourne Boomers recording a whopping 31-point win over the Perth Lynx. It was a hotly anticipated clash, given the strong performances of the two sides to start the season. These teams were the last to remain unbeaten in the […]
Lynx hand unbeaten Boomers first loss
LEADING from start to finish, the Perth Lynx defeated the Melbourne Boomers by 17 points at Melbourne Sports Centre in Parkville on Sunday afternoon. The game was settled early in the first half, with the Perth Lynx setting the tempo. Although Melbourne won the third quarter, 25-14, the Lynx continued to get critical stops in […]
Boomers best Bendigo to remain unbeaten
IN a game of two halves, the Melbourne Boomers came from behind to defeat Bendigo Spirit by two points at the Boom Box on Sunday afternoon, continuing their unbeaten start to the season. It was a match that was played with extreme pace, with the high tempo being a common theme for the two sides, […]
Boomers continue undefeated streak
The Melbourne Boomers have continued their winning streak in the WNBL for season 2023/24, winning their third game of the season against the Sydney Flames 95-80 at Qudos Bank Arena. In the early stages of the first quarter, where both teams went basket for basket, the Flames found the momentum on their terms, with Lauren […]
Lightning and Boomers set to kick off WNBL season
AFTER months of waiting, the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season returns tonight, with a matchup between the Adelaide Lightning and the Melbourne Boomers kicking off proceedings for the 2023/24 season. The last time WNBL action took place, the Townsville Fire claimed the championship for the 2022/23 season, capping off a dominant finish to their […]
WNBL | Team Preview series – Melbourne Boomers
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) is getting extremely close to commencing its 2023/24 season, with the opener set to take place on November 1. Last season, there was plenty of excitement as locals and imports alike fired for each of the eight teams, with a plethora of highlights gathering plenty of attention to one […]
Opals claim silverware in bronze medal match
ALTHOUGH it was a couple of hurdles short of the ultimate goal, the Australian Opals have snagged a podium finish in the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia World Cup. Following a pair of disappointing losses to Japan and China in the final few days of the fixture, the Aussies matched up with their neighbours across the […]
Opals cruise to second consecutive big win
THE Australian Opals have continued their emphatic start to the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, downing the Chinese Taipei 91-45, for their second win in as many games to kick off the tournament. Following their big win over the Philippines on Monday night, the Aussies backed it up the following night by hosting the Chinese […]
Opals confirm squad for Asia Cup
A TRIO of World Cup bronze medalists and headline a 12-player squad to compete in the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup next week. The final squad announcement was made this morning with three of the dozen players in line for their Opals debut at the home event, which tips off next Monday, June 26. The […]
