2019/20 WNBL preview: Round 5 – Thursday night action on the east coast
THE University of Canberra (UC) Capitals and Sydney Uni Flames do the double over Round 5, with just the two matchdays tonight and Saturday for five games. The teams then have a break for a week, before recommencing on Friday, November 22 with Round 6 tipping off. In this part we focus on the first […]
2019/20 WNBL Team of the Week: Round 4
REIGNING premiers, University of Canberra (UC) Capitals were back on the board in a big way, both with an important win over Sydney Uni Flames, and in our Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) Team of the Week for Round 4. The Capitals had three players named in our 10-player team, one more than Perth Lynx […]
WNBL Round 4: Southside remains undefeated as Russell takes outright DC Medal lead
SOUTHSIDE Flyers are the last team standing in the undefeated race, following a tough seven-point win over state rivals, Melbourne Boomers last night. Rounding out Round 4 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), both teams headed into the clash undefeated, with arguably the most dominant starting fives in the competition. The top-of-the-table clash was […]
WNBL Round 4 review: Townsville ignites season as Bendigo strike at home
THERE was plenty of action in Round 4 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) with the Flyers flexing their muscles once again with a convincing 13 point while Townsville Fire registered their first win of the season in a hard-fought battle against Perth. Bendigo Spirit (67) defeated Adelaide Lightning (54) It was a massively […]
WNBL 2019/2020 preview: Round 4 – Unbeaten all-Victorian clash set for Monday blockbuster
ALL eyes could turn to a packed out State Basketball Centre on Monday night when the two undefeated sides, Melbourne Boomers and Southside Flyers go head-to-head for the first time in Round 4 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). The Flyers still have to get past Bendigo Spirit the day before, but providing they […]
WNBL Round 3 review: Victorian sides, reigning premiers remain undefeated
IT was a big weekend of Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) action with Melbourne Boomers and Southside Flyers remaining undefeated, the reigning premiers going down in both games, and a bit of scoring controversy to finish the round. Melbourne Boomers (107) defeated UC Capitals (72) In arguably the most dazzling team performances of the year, […]
WNBL Round 2 review: Victorian sides, reigning premiers remain undefeated
SOUTHSIDE Flyers have taken to the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) competition like a duck to water, winning their first three games – including a nail-biter over title contenders Perth Lynx, to head up the table at the end of Round 2. Melbourne Boomers and University of Canberra (UC) Capitals also remain undefeated, while Adelaide […]
WNBL Round 1 review: Perth goes top as UC capitalise in third term
PERTH Lynx have taken the honours in Round 1 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season, defeating the Adelaide Lightning who won their opening game, to move to top spot on the table. It was a good weekend for Melbourne Boomers, Southside Flyers and UC Capitals who all won their opening round games. On […]
2019/20 WNBL season team preview: Southside Flyers
A NEW name, new coach and new-look side, the Southside Flyers are ready to live up to their name and fly into the 2019/20 Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season. The team formerly known as Dandenong Rangers switched to a region-based name over the winter and announced in July that former Sydney Uni Flames head […]
NBL1 Women’s Round 15 review: Braves make a statement as Cobras secure fourth
THE final round of the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Women’s competition is done and dusted, with the top eight locked up ahead of the start of finals in a fortnight. Bendigo Braves sent a message to the rest of the competition with a comprehensive 30-point win over second placed Geelong Supercats to lock up the […]
