WNBL Round 6 (Regular Season): Bendigo defeat Perth in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

An interesting game for Bendigo Spirit (5-2) which hosted in Bendigo second-best Perth Lynx (5-3). Third ranked Bendigo Spirit had an easy win 87-58. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Bendigo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a good game for international guard Isobel Borlase (180-2004) who led her team to a victory with 26 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. contributed with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international guard Alex Wilson (175-1994) replied with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Perth. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Perth at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost. Bendigo are looking forward to face Adelaide (#5) at home in the next round. Perth will play against Canberra and is hoping to win this game.
WNBL top team - Townsville Fire (6-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Canberra Capitals (2-5) 101-61. The former international swingman Courtney Woods (183-1997, college: NIU) scored 18 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Abbey Ellis chipped in 15 points and 6 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Sara Blicavs (188-1993) with 8 points and 7 rebounds. 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. Townsville Fire have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-1 record. Canberra at the other side keeps the seventh place with five games lost. Townsville will play against Southside (#4) in Dandenong in the next round. Canberra will play at home against Perth and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Adelaide was also quite interesting. Third ranked Bendigo Spirit (5-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Adelaide Lightning (3-4). Bendigo Spirit managed to secure a 8-point victory 82-74 on Tuesday. Isobel Borlase notched a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort. Bendigo Spirit's coach Kennedy Kereama used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 22 points by Sania Feagin did not help to save the game for Adelaide. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Loser Adelaide Lightning dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. Bendigo will meet bottom-ranked Sydney (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Adelaide will play against the league's second-placed Bendigo and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 6 Geelong U. was beaten by Adelaide on the road 99-93. Southside won against Sydney on its own court 93-76.

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Adelaide - Bendigo 74-82

The game in Adelaide was also quite interesting. Third ranked Bendigo Spirit (5-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Adelaide Lightning (3-4). Bendigo Spirit managed to secure a 8-point victory 82-74 on Tuesday. International guard Isobel Borlase (180-2004) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and the former international power forward Kelsey Griffin (188-1987, college: Nebraska) supported her with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Bendigo Spirit players scored in double figures. Bendigo Spirit's coach Kennedy Kereama used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 22 points by American forward Sania Feagin (190-2003, college: S.Carolina) did not help to save the game for Adelaide. point guard Dallas Loughridge (167-2004) added 19 points. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Loser Adelaide Lightning dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. Bendigo will meet bottom-ranked Sydney (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Adelaide will play against the league's second-placed Bendigo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bendigo: B.Isobel 24+11reb+5ast, G.Kelsey 18+12reb+4ast, T.Marianna 15+6reb+3ast, G.Booth 11+1reb+2ast, W.Abigail 6+1reb+2ast, M.Simpson 5
Adelaide: S.Feagin 22+4reb+1ast, D.Loughridge 19+3reb+3ast, S.Talbot 12+3reb+6ast, E.Tofaeono 6+1reb, T.Brazel 6+3reb+1ast, R.Sharne 4+6reb+1ast

Adelaide - Geelong U. 99-93

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Adelaide Lightning (3-4) beat at home one of their biggest challengers United (3-5) 99-93 on Friday. Adelaide made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Adelaide made 7 blocks. The former international forward Steph Talbot (188-1994) notched 32 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the effort and American forward Sania Feagin (190-2003, college: S.Carolina) supported her with 22 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 blocks. Even 24 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals by the former international guard Jazmin Shelley (165-2000, college: Nebraska) did not help to save the game for Geelong U.. American forward Mackenzie Holmes (190-2001, college: Indiana, agency: LBM Management) added 21 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Adelaide moved-up to fifth place. Newly promoted Geelong U. dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. Adelaide will meet league's second-placed Bendigo on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Geelong U. will play against Sydney (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Adelaide: T.Steph 32+9reb+5ast, F.Sania 22+7reb+11ast, L.Dallas 19+2reb+5ast, B.Tayla 11+5reb+2ast, A.Strawbridge 8+2reb, S.Robati 4+9reb+1ast
Geelong U.: J.Shelley 24+7reb+6ast, M.Holmes 21+9reb+3ast, S.Heal 16+3ast, A.Sharp 13+7reb+1ast, C.Mackenzie 9+3reb, G.Potter 6+3reb+1ast

Southside - Sydney 93-76

Rather expected game when 8th ranked Sydney Flames (2-6) lost to sixth ranked Southside Flyers (3-3) in Dandenong 76-93 on Saturday. Southside made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. Southside outrebounded Sydney 36-25 including a 30-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Southside looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The former international forward Isabelle Bourne (188-2000, college: Nebraska) notched 26 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and international center Cayla George (193-1989) supported her with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Southside Flyers players scored in double figures. Even 22 points by American forward Unique Thompson (190-1999, college: Auburn) did not help to save the game for Sydney. Forward Shaneice Swain (185-2003) added 11 points and 7 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Southside moved-up to fourth place. Sydney lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with six games lost. Southside will meet league's leader Townsville on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Sydney will play against the league's second-placed Bendigo (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Southside: B.Isabelle 26+5reb+3ast, R.Maddison 16+3reb+3ast, R.Tera 14+6reb+4ast, G.Cayla 12+7reb+5ast, P.Haley 10+8reb+4ast, M.Makenna 8+2reb+3ast
Sydney: U.Thompson 22+4reb, L.Nicholson 19+2reb, S.Swain 11+3reb+7ast, L.McSpadden 9+7reb+2ast, K.Froling 7+3reb, M.Isabelle 6+1ast

Townsville - Canberra 101-61

WNBL top team - Townsville Fire (6-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventh ranked Canberra Capitals (2-5) 101-61. Townsville made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Townsville had a 33-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The former international swingman Courtney Woods (183-1997, college: NIU) scored 18 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Abbey Ellis chipped in 15 points and 6 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five Townsville Fire players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Sara Blicavs (188-1993) with 8 points and 7 rebounds and French forward Kadiatou Sissoko (188-1999, college: USC) scored 8 points and 8 rebounds. 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. Townsville Fire have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-1 record. Canberra at the other side keeps the seventh place with five games lost. Townsville will play against Southside (#4) in Dandenong in the next round. Canberra will play at home against Perth and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Townsville: W.Courtney 18+4reb+5ast, O.Lucy 15+2reb+3ast, A.Ellis 15+4reb+6ast, F.Alicia 14+8reb+1ast, S.Miela 14+5reb+3ast, F.Alexandra 13+5reb
Canberra: C.Jayda 10+1ast, M.Nicole 9+3reb, J.Melbourne 9+3reb+3ast, S.Blicavs 8+7reb+2ast, K.Sissoko 8+8reb+1ast, N.Puoch 8+3reb+3ast

Bendigo - Perth 87-58

An interesting game for Bendigo Spirit (5-2) which hosted in Bendigo second-best Perth Lynx (5-3). Third ranked Bendigo Spirit had an easy win 87-58. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Bendigo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a good game for international guard Isobel Borlase (180-2004) who led her team to a victory with 26 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Megan McConnell contributed with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Bendigo Spirit players scored in double figures. The former international guard Alex Wilson (175-1994) replied with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Anneli Maley (185-1998, college: TCU) added 9 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Perth. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Perth at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost. Bendigo are looking forward to face Adelaide (#5) at home in the next round. Perth will play against Canberra and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Bendigo: B.Isobel 26+5reb+5ast, M.McConnell 12+7reb+5ast, G.Booth 11+4reb+1ast, T.Marianna 10+5reb+3ast, K.Rees 9+5reb+2ast, W.Abigail 8+3reb+1ast
Perth: A.Wilson 16+7reb+5ast, A.Ciabattoni 9+4reb+3ast, A.Maley 9+11reb+1ast, A.Atwell 8+1ast, B.Turner 6+9reb+1ast, T.Graham 4+1reb