WNBL Round 2 (Regular Season): Perth keep a leadership position

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in WNBL. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Perth Lynx defeated Sydney Flames at home 73-67. Perth made 26-of-32 free shots (81.3 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Perth made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Anneli Maley (185-1998, college: TCU) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 17 rebounds. International guard Amy Atwell (183-1998, college: Hawaii) chipped in 24 points and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Lauren Nicholson (180-1993, college: SMC) produced 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. Sydney Flames will play next round against Bendigo trying to get back on the winning streak. Perth Lynx will try to continue on its current victory against Geelong U. on the road.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Canberra Capitals at the home court. Hosts were rolled over by Townsville Fire 105-70. The former international swingman Courtney Woods (183-1997, college: NIU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 14 assists. Chantel Horvat contributed with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. French forward Kadiatou Sissoko (188-1999, college: USC) replied with 20 points and 8 rebounds for Canberra. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Townsville Fire will play against Southside in Dandenong in the next round. Canberra Capitals will play on the road against Adelaide to get more than just one victory in their record.
An interesting game where Southside won against host Sydney 81-76 on Friday evening. Cayla George had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Lauren Nicholson responded with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Southside will meet at home Townsville in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sydney will play against Bendigo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 2 winless Adelaide was crushed by Geelong U. in a road game 110-76.

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Sydney - Southside 76-81

An interesting game where Southside won against host Sydney 81-76 on Friday evening. Southside Flyers dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Sydney Flames' 28 and made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Strangely Sydney Flames outrebounded Southside Flyers 40-23 including a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. International center Cayla George (193-1989) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Haley Peters (190-1992, college: Duke) chipped in 13 points and 4 steals during the contest. The former international guard Lauren Nicholson (180-1993, college: SMC) responded with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Keely Froling (188-1996, college: SMU) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Southside Flyers and five Sydney Flames players scored in double figures. Southside will meet at home Townsville in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sydney will play against Bendigo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Southside: C.George 19+11reb+3ast, I.Bourne 13+1reb+1ast, H.Peters 13+4reb+3ast, M.Rocci 10+2reb+3ast, T.Reed 7+2reb+2ast, M.Marisa 7
Sydney: L.Nicholson 17+5reb+4ast, S.Swain 15+5reb+3ast, K.Froling 13+9reb+3ast, U.Thompson 11+9reb+2ast, E.Agnes 11+6reb, L.McSpadden 5+2reb+1ast

Geelong U. - Adelaide 110-76

United used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Adelaide 110-76 on Saturday night. Geelong U. shot 64.9 percent from the field. Geelong U. had a 21-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 65.4 percentage. Geelong U. looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American forward Mackenzie Holmes (190-2001, college: Indiana, agency: LBM Management) scored 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (on 14-of-17 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Jazmin Shelley (165-2000, college: Nebraska) chipped in 25 points and 5 assists during the contest. The former international forward Steph Talbot (188-1994) responded with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Dallas Loughridge (167-2004) scored 18 points and 4 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. United will meet at home Perth in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Adelaide Lightning will play against Canberra and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Geelong U.: M.Holmes 33+6reb+2ast, J.Shelley 25+5ast, C.Mackenzie 17+6reb+2ast, E.Brett 9+1reb+4ast, G.Potter 9+3reb+5ast, A.Sharp 8+6reb+4ast
Adelaide: D.Loughridge 18+1reb+4ast, S.Talbot 16+5reb+6ast, S.Sundell 10+3reb+3ast, S.Feagin 9+4reb+3ast, T.Brazel 8, F.Jasmin 7

Canberra - Townsville 70-105

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Canberra Capitals at the home court. Hosts were rolled over by Townsville Fire 105-70. Townsville players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Canberra was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international swingman Courtney Woods (183-1997, college: NIU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 14 assists. The former international guard Chantel Horvat (183-1998, college: UCLA) contributed with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Five Townsville Fire players scored in double figures. French forward Kadiatou Sissoko (188-1999, college: USC) replied with 20 points and 8 rebounds and the former international guard Jade Melbourne (178-2002, college: Arizona St.) added 10 points and 6 assists in the effort for Canberra. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Townsville Fire will play against Southside in Dandenong in the next round. Canberra Capitals will play on the road against Adelaide to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Townsville: C.Horvat 20+9reb, M.Sowah 18+3reb+3ast, C.Woods 16+7reb+14ast, E.Abbey 15+3reb+4ast, A.Froling 14+9reb, L.Cox 8+4reb
Canberra: K.Sissoko 20+8reb+1ast, J.Melbourne 10+3reb+6ast, S.Blicavs 10+5reb+2ast, C.Jayda 9+3reb+3ast, M.Bobongie 6+1ast, N.Puoch 6+5reb+1ast

Perth - Sydney 73-67

Perth Lynx defeated Sydney Flames at home 73-67. Perth made 26-of-32 free shots (81.3 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Perth made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Anneli Maley (185-1998, college: TCU) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 17 rebounds. International guard Amy Atwell (183-1998, college: Hawaii) chipped in 24 points and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Lauren Nicholson (180-1993, college: SMC) produced 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Unique Thompson (190-1999, college: Auburn) added 12 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the guests. Sydney Flames will play next round against Bendigo trying to get back on the winning streak. Perth Lynx will try to continue on its current victory against Geelong U. on the road.
Top scorers:
Perth: A.Atwell 24+9reb+1ast, A.Maley 17+17reb+3ast, A.Ciabattoni 15+5reb+4ast, B.Turner 8+7reb+1ast, T.Graham 5+3reb+2ast, Y.Morris 4+2reb
Sydney: L.Nicholson 25+5reb+4ast, U.Thompson 12+12reb, K.Froling 9+5reb+1ast, N.Madeleine 6+2reb, E.Agnes 6+1reb+1ast, C.Mikhaela 5+2reb+9ast