Nicholson nails offensive outing in tight win
AN excellent scoring performance from Lauren Nicholson played a big role in the Sydney Flames‘ two-point win over the Adelaide Lightning to kick off Round 6 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). Coming into the game, there was no doubt that the Flames would be fresher, having had a week off last round to […]
Bendigo seeks opening win against unbeaten Lynx
ROUND 3 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) resumes tonight, with the Perth Lynx looking to maintain their unbeaten record when they take on the Bendigo Spirit. The round commenced on Wednesday night, when the Sydney Flames handed the UC Capitals a five-point loss to jump back into contention. The match carried a fair […]
Melbourne magnificent despite loss
ONE of Australia’s best young female basketballers was in fine form on Wednesday night, as Jade Melbourne produced an excellent performance in the UC Capitals‘ five-point loss to the Sydney Flames. The two teams clashed at Quaycentre in Sydney to kick off the third round of the 2023/24 season in the Women’s National Basketball League […]
Boomers continue undefeated streak
The Melbourne Boomers have continued their winning streak in the WNBL for season 2023/24, winning their third game of the season against the Sydney Flames 95-80 at Qudos Bank Arena. In the early stages of the first quarter, where both teams went basket for basket, the Flames found the momentum on their terms, with Lauren […]
Spirit, Flames looking to bounce back in critical clash
THE Women’s National Basketball (WNBL) continues its second round of action tonight, with a clash between two sides that are eager to get on the winners’ list for season 2023/24. Friday night sees the Bendigo Spirit host the Sydney Flames at Mildura Basketball Stadium to continue the week’s WNBL play. It marks the second match […]
Lynx, Flames resume Round 1 hostilities tonight
AFTER an entertaining match to kick off the season, the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) fixture resumes tonight, marking the beginning of what should be an exciting weekend of action. Friday night sees the Perth Lynx and the Sydney Flames lock horns in the second match of the round, set to take place at Bendat […]
Shorthanded Boomers open season with win
IT might have been a worrying prospect at times, but the Melbourne Boomers got the job done to kick off Round 1 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) season with a win over the Adelaide Lightning. In the season opener, the Boomers took in just nine players, missing some key personnel with the likes […]
WNBL | Team Preview – Sydney Flames
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 […]
NBL1 East Talent stepping up to WNBL
THE second season of NBL1 East announced the competition proved itself as a legitimate semi-professional league, especially for player development and creating professional pathways. During the WNBL offseason, NBL1 East was stacked with players from Australia’s top women’s league, from rising stars to seasoned veterans. Here are the NBL1 East stars stepping up to the […]
More fuel to the Flames with another big signing
AFTER a disappointing WNBL campaign during the 2022/23 season, the Sydney Flames appear intent on returning as contenders, and added another impressive signing during the 2023 free agency period. Having added Tess Madgen over the past few weeks, the Flames have acquired another superstar, announcing the signing of Lauren Nicholson in another massive coup. Nicholson […]
