Unbeaten Miners prepare for Boomers test
UNBEATEN thus far in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Boys Championship division, Ballarat Miners have a busy schedule planned for Round 6. The Miners will play back-to-back games in Round 6 to catch up to the rest of the competition, with a clash against Bulleen Boomers tomorrow night, before locking horns with […]
Nuggets step up in vital win over Sharks
REGAINING some star firepower, Otago Nuggets won the match they simply had to win to ensure they are in the box seat for a Final 6 finish in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). The Nuggets knocked off Southland Sharks by 15 points last night to tip-off Round 14 of the competition and bounce […]
Rangers stun Cavaliers in upset win
DANDENONG Rangers have caused a boilover by defeating Casey Cavaliers, knocking the Cavaliers from top spot following the Round 5 Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Girls Championship clash. The Ranges came into the match with a 1-3 record since the Ashe and Watson pool’s combined, sitting ninth overall, while the Cavaliers were unbeaten […]
Kahu dominate Hoiho to remain unbeaten
IT was business as usual for Northern Kahu who got back to their brutal best last night, destroying the last placed Southern Hoiho by 48 points in front of home fans. There was nowhere to hide for the visitors as they were completely outplayed across four quarters, with everything going the way of the Kahu, […]
Spectres spook Sabres in spectacular win
NUNAWADING Spectres have produced a season-high score in their 43-point victory over Sandringham Sabres for Round 5 of the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Boys Championship division. It was a round of one-sided results, with both Frankston Blues and Ballarat Miners having the week off, and the closest margin being 14 points. It […]
Whai find sting to dethrone Queens
AFTER a shock loss to the previously winless Southern Hoiho the night before, Mid-North Whai bounced back in the best way possible, defeating a fast-finishing Tokomanawa Queens by eight points. The Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa Round 4 match saw the Whai take control through the first half, but be challenged late, only for the visitors to […]
Warriors stun Boomers in huge weekend
PAKENHAM Warriors have stunned top two side Bulleen Boomers by nine points in the Big V Championship Women’s grade to tip-off a huge weekend for the club. The Warriors are out of reach of the finals, but it did not stop them grabbing a huge scalp in the penultimate round, winning 83-74 against Bulleen on […]
Last quarter blitz sees Tuatara home
A STUNNING 28-9 final quarter blitz has seen Auckland Tuatara record a remarkable 21-point victory over Franklin Bulls to secure a Final 6 spot. The Tuatara have been one of the standout teams all season, and earned the victory after scores were level at the main break. All five Tuatara starters put up double-figure points, […]
Hoiho break winless drought against Whai
AFTER six consecutive losses to start the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa season, Southern Hoiho snapped its winless drought to post a much-needed victory over Mid-North Whai yesterday. The Hoiho’s hopes of a win were not great early as they slumped to a 10-point deficit at quarter time, but then turned it around over the next three […]
Airs eye top two spot with Nuggets victory
PICKING up a 10th win in the 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season, the Taranaki Mountainairs put themselves in a strong position to secure a top two spot in the fast-approaching finals. The Airs dominated the third term to set up the 98-73 victory on the road at the Edgar Centre. OTAGO NUGGETS […]
