Weekend wash-up: WNBL – Round 10
A host of changes on the ladder has dominated Round 10 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season. The Melbourne Boomers are on top of the ladder after their win over Adelaide Lightning, and thanks to Perth’s three-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Dandenong Rangers have climbed into the top four on the back of […]
Weekend previews: WNBL – Round 10
THE Adelaide Lightning will be looking to continue their winning streak on Friday night when they host the third-placed UC Capitals, while the Spirit desperately need to redeem themselves against the Rangers. The Rangers are also making an appearance on Friday night against the Sydney Uni Flames, who will fancy themselves at home. After dropping […]
Weekend previews: WNBL – Round 9
FRIDAY night sees the Townsville Fire take on the Adelaide Lightning and the Perth Lynx go head-to-head against the Bendigo Spirit. The Lightning and the Fire are two in-form teams while Bendigo is in the middle of a form slump. The Lynx have been one of the favourites to win the Women’s National Basketball League […]
Weekend previews: WNBL – Round 8
SUZY Batkovic has kicked off Round 8 with a record-breaking moment, becoming the Women’s National Basketball League’s (WNBL) all-time leading scorer with 5824 points. Her side comprehensively defeated the Spirit by 42 points, in one of the Fire’s best performances of the season. They will next face last year’s Grand Final opponents, the Melbourne Boomers, […]
Weekend wash-up: WNBL – Round 7
SYDNEY Uni’s woes compounded in Round 7 with a massive defeat at the hands of the Lynx, and an injury to star, Alex Wilson. Fellow cellar-dwellers, Dandenong got back on track with a win over Adelaide. The Lightning suffered two losses this round, going down in the dying seconds to the Melbourne Boomers by two points in […]
Weekend previews: WNBL- Round 7
AFTER a thrilling game in Canberra on Friday night, Round 7 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season continues with the Rangers taking on the Lightning at Traralgon. Elsewhere, The Spirit will take the spotlight on TV in its Pink Day when they host Townsville, while a big margin looms when Perth takes on […]
Young gun spotlight: WNBL – Round 6
THE Melbourne Boomers are dominating on the court, and their young guns have been some of their biggest contributors. Lindsay Allen has been a star for the Boomers all season, while Abbey Grant and Kalani Purcell lifted their intensity this week. Like Allen, usual contributors, Nia Coffey and Zitina Aokuso also continued their marvellous seasons […]
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 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 […]
