Flames beat Flyers in comeback to start WNBL season
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 12:02 · Archive
Sydney Flames overturned a 13-point deficit to beat Southside Melbourne Flyers 77-73 in the first game of the WNBL season.
The Sydney Flames came from behind to beat Southside Melbourne Flyers 77-73 in the first game of the WNBL season. The Flyers led by 13 points early in the third quarter but the Flames regrouped to claim victory.
Lauren Nicholson was the decisive player for Sydney, scoring 23 points with three steals and two assists. The 33-year-old guard said the Flames' turnaround started with improved defence in the second half. Fellow recruit Jaz Shelley added 14 points and nine assists, while Agnes Emma-Nnopu had 13 rebounds. Opal Ally Wilson, another new signing, was unavailable due to a knee injury.
The Flyers entered the match as outsiders after losing several players in the off-season and appointing former Brisbane Bullets and South East Melbourne Phoenix coach Sam Mackinnon. On debut, Tess Heal scored 24 points for Southside Melbourne, showing the young side's potential despite the loss.
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- Flames burn bright as Nicholson sparks against FlyersThe Sydney Flames have overturned a 13-point deficit to beat a spirited Southside Melbourne Flyers in their first game of the WNBL season.Perth Now · 16 Oct, 11:42
- Flames burn bright as Nicholson sparks against FlyersThe Sydney Flames have overturned a 13-point deficit to beat a spirited Southside Melbourne Flyers in their first game of the WNBL season.The West Australian · 16 Oct, 11:42
In this story: Sydney Flames · Southside Melbourne Flyers · Lauren Nicholson · Jaz Shelley · Sam Mackinnon · Tess Heal · Victoria
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