Sydney Flames beat Canberra to reach 3-0 in WNBL season
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 12:02 · Archive
The Sydney Flames defeated Canberra 82-70 to remain unbeaten after three games.
The Sydney Flames defeated Canberra 82-70 on Friday night at the Quaycentre in Sydney to remain unbeaten after three games of the WNBL season. Canberra led by three points midway through the third quarter after strong performances from Amy Atwell and others, but the Flames mounted a comeback led by Isabelle Bourne, Lauren Nicholson and Ally Wilson.
Bourne was the standout performer with 24 points and nine rebounds, shooting 11-of-16 from the field. Nicholson contributed 20 points, while Wilson, returning from a knee injury that sidelined her for the first two games, added eight points and five assists in 17 minutes on minutes restriction. For Canberra, Atwell scored 18 points, Nyadiew Puoch added 19 points and nine rebounds, and Megan McConnell scored 14 points.
Sydney coach Renae Garlepp praised Wilson's contribution despite her limited playing time. "It was great to have Ally back," Garlepp said. "She was on minutes restriction tonight, and it's really hard coming in and out like that." The Flames, who won only six games last season to finish last, appear well positioned to make the finals this campaign.
How it is being reported
- Bourne supremacy sinks Canberra, Flames go 3-0 in WNBLThe Sydney Flames were wooden spooners last season, but the revamped squad are now 3-0 this campaign after adding Canberra to their growing list of victims.Perth Now · 23 Oct, 11:38
- Bourne supremacy sinks Canberra, Flames go 3-0 in WNBLThe Sydney Flames were wooden spooners last season, but the revamped squad are now 3-0 this campaign after adding Canberra to their growing list of victims.The West Australian · 23 Oct, 11:38
In this story: Sydney Flames · Canberra Capitals · Isabelle Bourne · Ally Wilson · Lauren Nicholson · Amy Atwell · Renae Garlepp · Quaycentre
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