China squeeze past Aussies to set up date with US
IN one of the most exciting games of the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup tournament, China has managed to edge out the Australian Opals by two points in the semi-final on Friday night. It was a highly anticipated matchup as the two sides fought it out for a grand final berth in dramatic fashion. Both […]
Aussie resurgance continues as Opals down Serbia
THE Australian Opals proved a class above in their matchup against Serbia, emerging 15-point victors when the two nations went head to head in Sydney on Sunday night. After an opening night loss to France, Australia could only afford to lose just one of their remaining games if it wanted to make the knockout phase […]
2021/22 WNBL: Stats Wrap – Lightning vs Boomers
WITH the finals series well underway for the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), the Melbourne Boomers have maintained their status as the side to beat. Against the Adelaide Lightning on Saturday afternoon at the Lights Community and Sports Centre, the Boomers were a class above their opponents on their way to a 12 point victory […]
Despite scare, Boomers take title hopes to next level
WITH the top four sides currently competing in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) finals series, the Melbourne Boomers have seriously cemented themselves as the side to beat over the coming weeks. There are two series’ taking place at the moment, with the Boomers taking on the Adelaide Lightning and the Perth Lynx locking horns […]
WNBL Round 15 preview: Final frontier
A BLOCKBUSTER final round featuring seven games across five days will wrap up the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) 2021/22 season. The University of Canberra (UC) Capitals enter the last round on top, two wins clear of the second placed Perth Lynx, but also two games in hand. The Lynx have been incredibly unlucky with […]
Boomers send message with Lightning strike
A MIND-BOGGLING 15 points to two in the final term from Melbourne Boomers against Adelaide Lightning sent a message to the rest of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) ahead of finals. The Boomers, who were in control of their match against the Lightning, lead by 10 points heading into the final term, but then […]
Lynx hold off Smith, Lightning with second quarter blitz
NOT even a whopping 24 points and 17 rebounds from Opals star Alanna Smith could stop Perth Lynx from winning their second consecutive match against Adelaide Lightning in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) last night. After dominating the Lightning in a thumping win just two days prior, the sides met for a second time […]
2021/22 WNBL: Team of the Week – Round 13
ROUND 13 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) has concluded, and it proved to be one of the most entertaining of the season. There were dominant wins from some of the competition’s best sides, and upset victories galore. Amongst the action were plenty of outstanding individual outings, as we take a look at some […]
Young and Whitcomb lead Lynx to home win
STARRING roles from Perth Lynx duo Jackie Young and Sami Whitcomb lead the Lynx to their first Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) win at home in 26 months. The emotional victory in front of home fans who could finally see their heroes up close, saw the Lynx easily get the job done against an in-form […]
Capitals look to lock up top four in WNBL Round 13
WITH one game down already, Rookie Me Central takes a look at the remaining four matches in Round 13, with every team featuring over the weekend. with finals fast approaching, the top four sides seem well on top in that regard, but there is still some chance for an unlikely run in the final couple […]
