WNBL Round 10 (Regular Season): No surprise as #1 Bendigo defeat Adelaide

Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

WNBL top team - Bendigo Spirit (12-2) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat fifth ranked Adelaide Lightning (4-9) 75-67. The former international power forward Kelsey Griffin (188-1987, college: Nebraska) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 18 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international guard Isobel Borlase (180-2004) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side the former international forward Steph Talbot (188-1994) responded with 16 points and 5 assists. Bendigo Spirit have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 12-2 record. Adelaide at the other side dropped to the sixth place with nine games lost. Bendigo are looking forward to face league's second-placed Townsville on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Adelaide will play against Southside (#5) in Dandenong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
WNBL top team - Bendigo Spirit (12-2) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Southside Flyers (4-8) in Dandenong 70-60. International guard Isobel Borlase (180-2004) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and Kelsey Griffin supported her with 11 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds by international center Cayla George (193-1989) did not help to save the game for Southside. Southside Flyers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Bendigo Spirit have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 12-2 record. Southside at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Bendigo will play against league's second-placed Townsville on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Southside will play against Sydney and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Sydney supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Townsville Fire (10-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Sydney Flames (3-10). Townsville Fire did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 96-76 on Saturday. Alexandra Fowler fired 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Unique Thompson produced 22 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Sydney Flames' coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Townsville maintains second position with 10-2 record having 2 victories less than leader Bendigo. Sydney lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with ten games lost. Townsville will meet at home league's leader Bendigo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sydney will play against Southside (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 10 bottom-ranked Geelong U. lost to Canberra on the opponent's court 73-77. Adelaide was outscored by Perth in a home game 82-109.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points, 16 rebounds and 7 assists by Anneli Maley of Perth.

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Bendigo - Adelaide 75-67

WNBL top team - Bendigo Spirit (12-2) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat fifth ranked Adelaide Lightning (4-9) 75-67. The former international power forward Kelsey Griffin (188-1987, college: Nebraska) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 18 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international guard Isobel Borlase (180-2004) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Bendigo Spirit players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international forward Steph Talbot (188-1994) responded with 16 points and 5 assists and American forward Sania Feagin (190-2003, college: S.Carolina) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Bendigo Spirit have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 12-2 record. Adelaide at the other side dropped to the sixth place with nine games lost. Bendigo are looking forward to face league's second-placed Townsville on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Adelaide will play against Southside (#5) in Dandenong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Adelaide: S.Feagin 16+6reb+3ast, R.Sharne 16+7reb, S.Talbot 16+4reb+5ast, D.Loughridge 7+8reb+2ast, T.Brazel 6+2reb, E.Tofaeono 3+3reb+2ast
Bendigo: B.Isobel 20+5reb+4ast, G.Kelsey 17+18reb+2ast, K.Rees 13+3reb, M.McConnell 12+3reb+1ast, P.Olivia 10+4reb+2ast, W.Abigail 3+1reb

Sydney - Townsville 76-96

The game in Sydney supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Townsville Fire (10-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Sydney Flames (3-10). Townsville Fire did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 96-76 on Saturday. The former international forward Alexandra Fowler (180-2001, college: Portland) fired 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Miela Sowah (180-2000, college: Duke) chipped in 21 points. Four Townsville Fire players scored in double figures. American forward Unique Thompson (190-1999, college: Auburn) produced 22 points and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Keely Froling (188-1996, college: SMU) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Sydney Flames' coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Townsville maintains second position with 10-2 record having 2 victories less than leader Bendigo. Sydney lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with ten games lost. Townsville will meet at home league's leader Bendigo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sydney will play against Southside (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sydney: U.Thompson 22+9reb, K.Froling 16+5reb+2ast, M.Jessica 11+3reb+1ast, L.McSpadden 8+2reb, L.Nicholson 7+3reb+1ast, E.Agnes 5+4reb+2ast
Townsville: S.Miela 21+2reb+3ast, F.Alexandra 18+7reb+2ast, C.Lauren 16+8reb+2ast, A.Ellis 14+5reb+3ast, O.Lucy 11+5ast, F.Alicia 9+10reb+1ast

Canberra - Geelong U. 77-73

Very expected game when 8th ranked United (3-11) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Canberra Capitals (6-6) 77-73 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Canberra looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international guard Jade Melbourne (178-2002, college: Arizona St.) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Zitina Aokuso chipped in 17 points. Four Canberra Capitals players scored in double figures. The former international guard Jazmin Shelley (165-2000, college: Nebraska) produced 29 points and the former international point guard Shyla Heal (167-2001, agency: LBM Management) added 18 points respectively for lost side. Canberra Capitals have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-6 record. Geelong U. lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Canberra will meet at home Sydney (#7) in the next round. Geelong U. will play against Perth and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Geelong U.: J.Shelley 29+4reb, S.Heal 18+2reb+3ast, M.Holmes 10+4reb+2ast, P.Alissa 7+5reb+1ast, L.Rotunno 4+1reb, C.Mackenzie 3+3reb+1ast
Canberra: M.Jade 21+5reb+10ast, Z.Aokuso 17+4reb+2ast, B.Sara 13+5reb+1ast, P.Nyadiew 10+3reb+2ast, S.Kadiatou 6+5reb+1ast, I.Brancatisano 6+2reb+1ast

Southside - Bendigo 60-70

WNBL top team - Bendigo Spirit (12-2) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Southside Flyers (4-8) in Dandenong 70-60. International guard Isobel Borlase (180-2004) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international power forward Kelsey Griffin (188-1987, college: Nebraska) supported her with 11 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds by international center Cayla George (193-1989) did not help to save the game for Southside. The former international point guard Maddison Rocci (168-1998) added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Southside Flyers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Bendigo Spirit have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 12-2 record. Southside at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Bendigo will play against league's second-placed Townsville on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Southside will play against Sydney and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Southside: C.George 18+11reb+2ast, I.Bourne 17+6reb+1ast, M.Rocci 11+7reb+6ast, N.Lok 5+3reb, H.Peters 4+6reb+2ast, T.Reed 2+1reb
Bendigo: B.Isobel 27+11reb+3ast, W.Abigail 13+3reb, G.Kelsey 11+6reb+1ast, M.McConnell 7+6reb+5ast, K.Rees 6+7reb, P.Olivia 3+2reb+1ast

Adelaide - Perth 82-109

Rather predictable result when third ranked Perth Lynx (9-3) smashed on the road 5th ranked Adelaide Lightning (4-9) 109-82 on Sunday. Perth dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Adelaide Lightning's 28 and made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Adelaide 40-29 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international forward Anneli Maley (185-1998, college: TCU) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 16 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Guard Alex Ciabattoni (183-1994, college: Newman) chipped in 32 points. Four Perth Lynx players scored in double figures. American forward Sania Feagin (190-2003, college: S.Carolina) produced 29 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Dallas Loughridge (167-2004) added 23 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Perth Lynx have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 9-3 record having five points less than leader Bendigo. Loser Adelaide Lightning dropped to the sixth place with nine games lost. Perth will meet at home bottom-ranked Geelong U. (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Adelaide will play against Southside in Dandenong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Adelaide: S.Feagin 29+6reb+1ast, D.Loughridge 23+3reb+5ast, S.Talbot 10+8reb+6ast, R.Sharne 7+6reb+2ast, T.Brazel 6+3reb+2ast, E.Tofaeono 4+1reb
Perth: C.Alex 32+2reb+2ast, A.Amy 28+6reb, M.Anneli 19+16reb+7ast, W.Alex 13+2reb+4ast, H.Xu 9+7reb+2ast, G.Stephanie 5+2ast