WNBL Round 13 (Regular Season): Southside lose to Townsville in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game between Top Four teams took place in Dandenong. 4th placed host Southside Flyers (7-9) lost to third ranked Townsville Fire (14-4) 90-84. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Southside Flyers. Townsville made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. The former international swingman Courtney Woods (183-1997, college: NIU) stepped up and scored 27 points and 4 assists for the winners and the former international guard Abbey Ellis (168-2001, college: Purdue) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side the former international forward Isabelle Bourne (188-2000, college: Nebraska) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Southside Flyers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Townsville keeps a position of league leader. Southside at the other side keeps the fourth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Canberra. Townsville are looking forward to face Perth (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Southside will play against Adelaide and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
The game in Geelong supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Townsville Fire (14-4) played at the court of 8th ranked United (4-14). Townsville Fire smashed United 91-67. The former international guard Miela Sowah (180-2000, college: Duke) nailed 22 points for the winning side and Alexandra Fowler accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Mackenzie Holmes (190-2001, college: Indiana, agency: LBM Management) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds for Geelong U. in the defeat. 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 keeps a position of league leader. Newly promoted Geelong U. stay at the bottom place with 14 games lost. Townsville will play against Perth (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Geelong U. will play against Sydney (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Sydney was also quite interesting. 4th placed Canberra Capitals (7-9) played at the court of sixth ranked Sydney Flames (6-12). Sydney Flames defeated Canberra Capitals 84-72 on Saturday. Jessica McDowell-White fired 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Nyadiew Puoch produced 24 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Canberra Capitals' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Sydney maintains sixth place with 6-12 record. Loser Canberra Capitals keeps the fourth position with nine games lost. They share it with Southside. Sydney will meet bottom-ranked Geelong U. (#8) on the road in the next round. Canberra will play against Adelaide (#7) and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 13 Adelaide lost to Perth on the opponent's court 65-80.

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Geelong U. - Townsville 67-91

The game in Geelong supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Townsville Fire (14-4) played at the court of 8th ranked United (4-14). Townsville Fire smashed United 91-67. The former international guard Miela Sowah (180-2000, college: Duke) nailed 22 points for the winning side and the former international forward Alexandra Fowler (180-2001, college: Portland) accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Mackenzie Holmes (190-2001, college: Indiana, agency: LBM Management) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Lilly Rotunno (170-2004) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Geelong U. in the defeat. 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 keeps a position of league leader. Newly promoted Geelong U. stay at the bottom place with 14 games lost. Townsville will play against Perth (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Geelong U. will play against Sydney (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Townsville: S.Miela 22+3reb+2ast, A.Ellis 20+1reb+1ast, F.Alexandra 13+7reb+3ast, W.Courtney 11+4reb+3ast, H.Chantel 10+5reb, O.Lucy 8+6reb+5ast
Geelong U.: M.Holmes 15+11reb, S.Heal 15+3reb+2ast, L.Rotunno 15+5reb+2ast, J.Shelley 8+1reb+1ast, A.Sharp 6+8reb+3ast, C.Mackenzie 4+4reb

Sydney - Canberra 84-72

The game in Sydney was also quite interesting. 4th placed Canberra Capitals (7-9) played at the court of sixth ranked Sydney Flames (6-12). Sydney Flames defeated Canberra Capitals 84-72 on Saturday. Guard Jessica McDowell-White (168-2000, college: USF) fired 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. point guard Mikhaela Cann (170-1994) chipped in 13 points and 4 assists. Four Sydney Flames players scored in double figures. Forward Nyadiew Puoch (190-2004) produced 24 points and 8 rebounds and the former international power forward Zitina Aokuso (193-1998) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Canberra Capitals' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Sydney maintains sixth place with 6-12 record. Loser Canberra Capitals keeps the fourth position with nine games lost. They share it with Southside. Sydney will meet bottom-ranked Geelong U. (#8) on the road in the next round. Canberra will play against Adelaide (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sydney: J.McDowell-White 19+5reb+5ast, M.Norris 16+1reb, M.Cann 13+4reb+4ast, F.Keely 10+7reb+3ast, A.Emma-Nnopu 9+6reb+2ast, C.Pitman 7+2reb+1ast
Canberra: N.Puoch 24+8reb+1ast, M.Nicole 16+3reb+1ast, A.Zitina 14+8reb+3ast, B.Isabella 6+4reb+6ast, M.Teige 5+3reb+2ast, K.Sissoko 4+3reb

Perth - Adelaide 80-65

Very expected game when 7th ranked Adelaide Lightning (4-13) was defeated on the road by third ranked Perth Lynx (13-4) 80-65 on Saturday. Perth made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game, while Adelaide only scored three points from the stripe. The former international forward Anneli Maley (185-1998, college: TCU) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Alex Wilson (175-1994) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Perth Lynx players scored in double figures. point guard Dallas Loughridge (167-2004) produced 25 points and the former international forward Steph Talbot (188-1994) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Perth maintains third place with 13-4 record behind leader Townsville. Adelaide lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 13 games lost. Perth will meet at home league's leader Townsville in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Adelaide will play against Canberra (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Perth: M.Anneli 25+12reb, C.Alex 16+2reb+7ast, H.Xu 12+7reb+2ast, A.Amy 10+4reb+1ast, W.Alex 10+10reb+7ast, M.Yemiyah 4+4reb
Adelaide: D.Loughridge 25+4reb+3ast, S.Talbot 14+6reb+3ast, S.Feagin 11+9reb+3ast, T.Brazel 5+3reb+2ast, S.Ashlee 3+2reb+1ast, F.Maddy 3+1reb

Southside - Townsville 84-90

The game between Top Four teams took place in Dandenong. 4th placed host Southside Flyers (7-9) lost to third ranked Townsville Fire (14-4) 90-84. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Southside Flyers. Townsville made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. The former international swingman Courtney Woods (183-1997, college: NIU) stepped up and scored 27 points and 4 assists for the winners and the former international guard Abbey Ellis (168-2001, college: Purdue) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side the former international forward Isabelle Bourne (188-2000, college: Nebraska) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and the former international point guard Maddison Rocci (168-1998) scored 22 points and 8 assists. Four Southside players scored in double figures. Southside Flyers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Townsville keeps a position of league leader. Southside at the other side keeps the fourth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Canberra. Townsville are looking forward to face Perth (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Southside will play against Adelaide and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Townsville: W.Courtney 27+3reb+4ast, S.Miela 17+1reb+3ast, A.Ellis 15+5reb+3ast, H.Chantel 11+1reb+1ast, F.Alicia 8+4reb, O.Lucy 8+3reb+3ast
Southside: I.Bourne 23+10reb+1ast, M.Rocci 22+3reb+8ast, C.George 18+7reb+5ast, H.Peters 11+5reb+3ast, T.Reed 5+5reb, P.Manuela 2+1reb