WNBL24 ROUND 10 WRAP
Round 10 Recap:
Bumper round for crowds with the most people attending a WNBL regular season round in 10 years! 12,199* fans secured their seats and experienced a Round 10 WNBL basketball extravaganza.
Melbourne vs. Southside: Perth Lynx secured a vital win over Adelaide Lightning, with Emily Potter’s outstanding performance leading them to victory. The Lynx claimed 2nd place on the ladder, ending their two-game losing streak. The final score: Perth Lynx 84, Adelaide Lightning 68.
Townsville vs. Perth: In a clash between the top two teams, Townsville Fire emerged victorious against Perth Lynx, maintaining their dominance in the league. Mikaela Ruef’s exceptional play earned her the Player of the Game title. The final score: Townsville Fire 104, Perth Lynx 91.
Adelaide vs. Sydney: Adelaide Lightning staged a remarkable comeback against the Sydney Flames, securing a crucial win. Isobel Borlase and Tayla Brazel led the scoring for Adelaide, clinching the victory with a final score of Adelaide Lightning 74, Sydney Flames 67.
Southside vs. UC Caps: The UC Capitals orchestrated an impressive comeback against Southside Flyers, clinching their first away win of the season. Jade Melbourne and Alex Sharp emerged as standout players, leading the Capitals to victory with a final score of UC Capitals 75, Southside Flyers 65.
WNBL Super Sunday
Sydney vs. Melbourne: Melbourne Boomers dominated against the Sydney Flames, securing a 62-55 win. Naz Hillmon’s double-double performance earned her the Player of the Game title. The final score: Melbourne Boomers 62, Sydney Flames 55.
Bendigo vs. Townsville: Townsville Fire continued their winning streak, defeating the Bendigo Spirit with a final score of 86-72. Steph Reid’s impressive play, accumulating 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals, contributed to the Fire’s triumph.
Perth vs. Adelaide: In a thrilling Super Sunday matchup, Perth Lynx clashed with Adelaide Lightning, sealing a convincing win and claiming the 2nd spot on the WNBL ladder. Emily Potter’s standout performance and Perth’s consistent play secured the victory with a final score of Perth Lynx 84, Adelaide Lightning 68.
Detailed game summaries can be found here
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*N.B. The exception to this is Round 13, 22/23 Season which hosted the first-ever WNBL game at John Cain Arena, where 12, 861 fans attended games in the round.