Opals stars help Flyers shake off Lightning
A PAIR of Australian Opals were the difference in Southside Melbourne Flyers’ 13-point win over Adelaide Lightning, kicking away to a nice 85-72 victory after a tight first three quarters. Flyers co-captains Cayla George and Maddison Rocci – who were announced in the national squad to head to Turkey earlier this month – dug deep […]
Lynx survive late Lightning strike
PERTH Lynx fans breathed a collective sigh of relief after fending off a fast-finishing Adelaide Lightning outfit to post a Round 1 victory and kick off their 2025/26 WNBL campaign. The Lynx lead by 17 points at one stage, then had to hold firm as the Lightning stormed home to hit the front with less […]
Borlase looking to lead Lightning back to finals
ONE OF the most exciting young talents in Australian basketball is Isobel Borlase, and she will be returning to play a crucial role for the Adelaide Lightning in the upcoming Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season. Despite being just 20 years of age, Borlase is the most important player on Adelaide’s roster, and has emerged […]
Lightning inspire miracle comeback over Flames
LOOKING to finish off the season strongly and cause upsets for teams still fighting for finals positions, the Adelaide Lightning ended the Sydney Flames’ three-game winning streak, defeating the Flames by seven points at the Adelaide 36ers Arena. In the absence of Lauren Mansfield, the win came following standout performances from Lizzy Tonks and Tayla […]
WNBL | Team Preview series – Adelaide Lightning
THE Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) is getting extremely close to commencing its 2023/24 season, with the opener set to take place on November 1. Last season, there was plenty of excitement as locals and imports alike fired for each of the eight teams, with a plethora of highlights gathering plenty of attention to one […]
2021 NBL1 Central women’s finals wrap: Week 2
NORTH Adelaide bundled out second placed Sturt Sabres in straight sets to continue their hot streak in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Women’s division finals, setting up a preliminary final date with South Adelaide Panthers while minor premiers Southern Tigers booked their spot in the grand final. Sturt Sabres (71) defeated by North Adelaide Rockets […]
2021 NBL1 Central women’s preview: Week 2
SEMI-FINALS week has rolled around in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central with the winner from each match set to move through to the grand final. Both games will be played on Saturday making for an action packed day of basketball with all four teams eager to put their best foot forward. Sturt Sabres vs. […]
NBL1 Central Women’s Finals Preview: Week 1
FINALS action is here in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 Central women’s division and the top five teams have earned the right to playoff in the post-season series. After a sensational season collecting the minor premiership, the Southern Tigers have a bye in the opening week of finals, whilst Sturt Sabres and South Adelaide Panthers […]
2021 NBL1 Central wrap: Round 18
THE home and away season of the National Basketball League (NBL1) Central has run its course with the final round producing plenty of tantalising results. Norwood Flames (107) defeated Central District Lions (89) The Flames got over the top of Central District Lions by 18 points thanks to a blockbuster opening term of action. Norwood […]
2021 NBL1 Central wrap: Round 15
IT was another action packed round in the National Basketball League (NBL1) Central as the Forestville Eagles claimed a big win in the men’s, while in the women’s it was the Sturt Sabres that walked away with a resounding victory. Men’s: Woodville Warriors (77) defeated by Sturt Sabres (99) Stuart Sabres claimed a 22-point win […]
