NBL1 South women’s wrap: Round 5
BENDIGO Braves managed to end the winning streak of one side in the Eltham Wildcats over the weekend, but fell short of inflicting the same fate on another one in Frankston Blues, in what was a huge National Basketball League (NBL)1 weekend of action. Hobart Chargers (84) def. Diamond Valley Eagles (68) Opening the round […]
2021 NBL1 South Women’s wrap: Round 3
THREE teams remain undefeated after Round 3 of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South women’s competition, as Frankston Blues (4-0), Knox Raiders (3-0) and Eltham Wildcats (3-0) stand tall amongst the rest of the competition. Geelong Supercats (92) def. Waverley Falcons (49) Geelong Supercats have dominated Waverley Falcons by 43 points in a one-sided affair […]
2021 NBL1 South preview: Round 3
ONCE again Frankston Blues play host in our National Basketball League (NBL)1 South women’s match of the round, coming up against an equally stacked side in Launceston Tornadoes, whilst in the men’s we take a look at the Melbourne Tigers playing host to the Hobart Chargers, with both sides sitting at 1-1 heading into Round […]
NBL1 South Womens: Round 2 wrap – Blues standalone with 3-0 record
FRANKSTON Blues stand alone as the only side to record three wins so far in the 2021 National Basketball League (NBL)1 South women’s competition, as the results played out over the weekend. We recap how each of the games went down and who the top performers were with some one-sided results. Bendigo Braves (70) def. […]
2021 NBL1 South Womens: Round 1 wrap – Cobras produce venomous late blow
THERE were a few tight contests amongst a number of one-sided wins as the National Basketball League (NBL)1 South tipped off over the weekend and we run through the women’s division and how the teams fared. Melbourne Tigers (62) def. by Sandringham Sabres (87) A second quarter domination from the Sabres was the key to […]
WNBL20 Season Review – UC Capitals
HAVING ruled the WNBL from late-2018 to early-2020, many were disappointed not to see the third three-peat in league history fulfilled by the University of Canberra Capitals. A lot of those who actively follow the WNBL had a glimmer of hope that Paul Goriss and his side might do it again, but it just was […]
WNBL semi-finals preview
WNBL semi-finals action begins tonight as the Melbourne Boomers and UC Capitals kick things off at Townsville Stadium, with the victor progressing through to the preliminary final. Meanwhile, ladder leaders Southside Flyers take on Townsville Fire later tonight with the winner through to the grand final. UC Capitals v. Melbourne Boomers A couple of familiar […]
Fire overcome fast-starting Boomers to secure second spot
THE TOWNSVILLE Fire announced themselves as serious finals contenders, downing Melbourne Boomers by six points in an epic contest (70-64). In a fight for top four position, the two sides went head-to-head with the lead ebbing and flowing throughout the game, showcasing what was at stake and the high intensity both sides can bring to […]
UC Capitalise on first half blitz to end Lynx’s season with a loss
UNIVERSITY of Canberra (UC) Capitals showed no mercy during an impressive and dominant first half, leading to a 27-point win over Perth Lynx to set up a top of the table battle for the minor premiership against Southside Flyers. The Capitals dominated the first half with 53 points to 29, then holding firm in the […]
2020 WNBL Round 5 preview: Last chance for teams to make mark
ROUND 5 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) is finally here. The last round of the season, and five teams are fighting for four spots, with the top two unable to be moved, and the next two almost there, whilst the fifth placed side has a huge week to try and grab a late […]
