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 […]
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 […]
Young gun spotlight: WNBL – Round 2
THE University of Canberra Capitals have started their season with a bang, and two of their young guns feature in this week’s young gun spotlight. Lauren Sherf and Kia Nurse are joined by Adelaide’s Penina Davidson, Melbourne’s Ezi Magbegor and Townsville’s Zitina Aokuso, who also had impressive performances for their teams. University of Canberra […]
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 […]
Weekend previews: WNBL – Round 2
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) steps up another level this round with seven games taking place over a bumper weekend. The Grand Finalists in Melbourne and Townsville will be hoping to get back on the winner’s list this week while teams like Bendigo and Dandenong will be hoping to keep its streaks alive. […]
Stats of the week: WNBL – Round 1
ALEX Bunton, Kelly Wilson, Rebecca Tobin and Suzy Batkovic all had a share in some of the main stats categories in the opening round of WNBL. From a team perspective, all away sides got a win in Round 1. Alex Bunton leads the way in points for Round 1 Despite Sydney’s opening round loss, […]
Young gun spotlight: WNBL – Round 1
ADELAIDE’S Nia Coffey and Perth’s Brittany McPhee shone in the Lynx’s loss to the Lightning on Saturday. In other games, Melbourne’s Lindsay Allen, Canberra’s Keely Froling and Townsville’s Zitina Aokuso all contributed well in their opening games. Adelaide Lightning- #12 Nia Coffey Coffey was arguably the best player on the court against Perth. She […]
Weekend wrap: WNBL – Round 1
ROUND 1 of the WNBL saw the reigning champions and last year’s top of the table side both lose. This simultaneously ignited the spirits of some of last year’s bottom sides, Dandenong and Bendigo, who began their seasons with a win. Sydney Uni Flames (78) defeated by UC Capitals (97) The Capitals opened their […]
2018/19 WNBL Season Preview
THE 2018/19 WNBL season is set to be the most exciting yet, with many big names taking to the court. We previewed each team in the lead-up to the highly anticipated season. Pic: Matt King/Getty Images ADELAIDE LIGHTNING The Lightning just missed out on finals last season, finishing fifth with 11 wins and 10 losses. […]
