Adelaide Lightning secure first WNBL win against Flyers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 05:20 · Archive

Adelaide Lightning won their first WNBL game of the season, defeating Southside Melbourne Flyers 84-74.

Adelaide Lightning ended their wait for a first WNBL win by defeating Southside Melbourne Flyers 84-74 at Victoria's State Basketball Centre on Sunday. The South Australians had lost their opening three games and were looking to get their campaign off the ground.

American guard Shay Ciezki led the victory with a season-high 25 points, including 11 successful free throws. Opal Zitina Aokuso added 15 points and 11 rebounds, whilst Steph Talbot managed four points and three assists due to minute restrictions and injuries. For the Flyers, 17-year-old Madison Ryan scored 16 points and grabbed five rebounds.

Adolescent Adelaide led by 10 points at halftime, but the youthful Flyers staged a comeback after the main break. Midway through the fourth quarter, Melbourne had cut the deficit to 68-65. Ciezki then led a 6-2 run to create a seven-point lead which the visitors could not overcome. Coach Aja Parham-Ammar said: 'We didn't execute everything we spoke about this week, but we executed that (free throws), and it was what got us over the line.'

Adelaide Lightning secure first WNBL win against Flyers — Image: Perth Now

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American stars as Lightning strike down young FlyersShay Ciezki has produced a season-best performance to help the Adelaide Lightning survive an almighty scare from the Southside Melbourne Flyers.Perth Now · 1 Nov, 05:07
American stars as Lightning strike down young FlyersShay Ciezki has produced a season-best performance to help the Adelaide Lightning survive an almighty scare from the Southside Melbourne Flyers.The West Australian · 1 Nov, 05:07

In this story: Adelaide Lightning · Southside Melbourne Flyers · Shay Ciezki · Opal Zitina Aokuso · Madison Ryan · Aja Parham-Ammar · Victoria

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