Weekend wrap: WNBL – Round 5
THE Boomers are starting to find form at the end of Round 5, while the Flames are still without a win. There’s concerns over Suzy Batkovic and Townsville, but hope for the Lynx, who look to continue their hot winning streak. Melbourne Boomers (96) defeated Sydney Uni Flames (79) Given their run so far, not many […]
Weekend previews: WNBL – Round 5
A game that is going to be one of the biggest of the season so far, Canberra Capitals will be heading over to Perth to take on the Lynx, in a second versus third place clash. For both the Lightning and Rangers, winning their battle will be crucial if they want to remain within the […]
Weekend previews: WNBL – Melbourne Boomers v Sydney Uni Flames
ON another exciting Thursday night encounter, the Sydney Uni Flames will be searching for their first win of the season. Meanwhile, the Boomers will be seeking some consistency with a big win to get their confidence back up. Melbourne Boomers v Sydney Uni Flames Thursday, 7pm at State Basketball Centre The key match-up: Brittany […]
Young gun spotlight- WNBL- Round 4
THIS week’s young gun spotlight features players from five different teams. Guards, Lindsay Allen and Brittany McPhee continue to impress for their sides, and are again recognised in this week’s edition. Townsville’s Mikaela Donnelly, Bendigo’s Abbey Wehrung and Sydney’s Vanessa Panousis all stepped up to the plate as well in Round 4. #5 Vanessa […]
Weekend wash-up: WNBL – Round 4
IT was a big round of basketball with several close finishes. The Lynx continued their impressive form, the Flames continued to struggle, and a tight battle between two in-form sides saw the Melbourne Boomers narrowly go down to the Bendigo Spirit. Sydney Uni Flames (62) defeated by Perth Lynx (78) In a battle of […]
Weekend previews: WNBL – Round 4
ROUND 4 promises to be a big one with traditional rivals, Melbourne and Dandenong going head to head. The Lynx have already got their round started with a win over the Flames. Dandenong Rangers v Melbourne Boomers 3pm, Saturday at Dandenong Venue The key match-ups: Betnijah Laney v Jenna O’Hea Laney continues to be […]
Young gun spotlight: WNBL – Round 3
IT was a classic round of Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) on the weekend, with plenty of close encounters. Perth Lynx rose to the top of the ladder off the back of some great work from Brittany McPhee. Despite the Capitals falling to second, Kia Nurse and Keely Froling both had big contributions over the […]
Weekend wrap: WNBL – Round 3
THE competition tightens up as five teams sit at 2-2 after the first four games, with no team emerging as a significant standout. A number of close games began the round, before two huge blowouts ended it, as the Lynx and Lightning respectively cruised to big wins. UC Capitals (78) defeated by Melbourne Boomers […]
Weekend previews: WNBL – Round 3
ROUND 3 in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) sees Canberra and Bendigo as the teams to beat, with both teams remaining undefeated so far. It also gives an opportunity for the Sydney Uni Flames to snag their first win, after going 0-3 in their first three games. Expect plenty of individual highlights from the […]
Weekend wrap: WNBL – Round 2
AFTER a round of upsets last week with the road teams going unbeaten, a number of home teams were able to send the crowd home happy. It was a round full of close and entertaining games with Canberra emerging as the standouts so far. Adelaide Lightning (65) defeated by Townsville Fire (75) The Fire […]
