Ultimate Game Guide: Boomers pre-season hit out against Bendigo
In a precursor to their double header opening in the 2019/20 WNBL season, the Deakin Melbourne Boomers take on Bendigo Spirit this Sunday in what will be an exciting pre-season hit out.
Following a 3×3 exhibition game on the Saturday evening, the Boomers and Bendigo will face off in a match likely to determine the atmosphere ahead of the back-to-back WNBL clashes.
Boomers last met Bendigo in Round 12 of the 2018/19 season, winning a thriller by four points in overtime. It was a game that played a crucial role in the Boomers making finals last season.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH
Who: Deakin Melbourne Boomers vs Bendigo Spirit
Time: 1pm tip off
Where: Traralgon Sports Stadium (Catterick Crescent, Traralgon)
Live Stats: Live stats will be available here.
MERCHANDISE
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MEMBERSHIPS
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TEAM NEWS
Deakin Melbourne Boomers
- The Boomers won their first pre-season match against the NBL1 Womens AllStars 81-70.
- Boomers players Cayla George and Ezi Magbegor will head to the Asia Cup later this month with the Australian Opals squad.
Bendigo Spirit
- Spirit has signed US import Marte Grays from DePaul University.
- Spirit recently announced their newest member of their coaching team. Mark Alabakov is their new Lead Assistant Coach.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Deakin Melbourne Boomers
Kalani Purcell – Kalani had a strong performance in the opening pre-season match, making 11 rebounds for the Boomers, and having a dominant defensive presence.
Monique Conti – Monique was impressive in the opening pre-season match against The AllStars, scoring 14 points.
Bendigo Spirit
Rebecca Tobin – The returning Spirit centre made a total of 181 rebounds in the WNBL 2018/19 season.
Demi Skinner – It’s Demi’s first season with Bendigo and she is coming off of a successful season with Toowoomba Mountaineers in the Queensland Basketball League.
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NEXT UP
Boomers will play one last preseason match against the Southside Flyers on October 5th.