Southside Flyers Topple Bendigo Spirit's Win Streak with Spectacular Victory!
Announcement posted by Basketball Australia 10 Dec 2023
Summary
In a riveting matchup between the Southside Flyers and Bendigo Spirit, the Flyers emerged triumphant with a commanding performance that left the Spirit reeling. The first quarter set the tone as the Flyers surged ahead with a 17-7 lead. In the last second of the first quarter, Rebecca Cole shot a 3-point shot which ignited the crowd as it flew through the hoop becoming the play of the game.
The Southside Flyers maintained their dominance in the second quarter with a scoreline of 39-21. By the end of the third quarter, the Flyers had built an insurmountable advantage, leading 63-38. The final buzzer signaled a resounding victory for Southside Flyers, securing a 76-51 win.
The Southside Flyers showcased a well-rounded team effort, outclassing the Bendigo Spirit in every aspect of the game. Nyadiew Puoch's impressive 17 points, coupled with Mercedes Russell's double-double performance, played pivotal roles in securing the victory.
Score
Southside Flyers 76 defeated Bendigo Spirit 51.
Venue
State Basketball Centre - Melbourne, VIC
Best photo
Maddison Rocci of the Flyers drives to the basket during the WNBL match between Southside Flyers and Bendigo Spirit at State Basketball Centre.
Top Performers
- Nyadiew Puoch (Southside Flyers): 17 pts, 9 reb, 3 ast
- Mercedes Russell (Southside Flyers): 10 pts, 11 reb, 1 ast
- Kelsey Griffin (Bendigo Spirit): 16 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast
- Alicia Froling (Bendigo Spirit) 8 pts, 4 reb
Game stats
Video highlights
Game images
- Getty (all WNBL images this season)
Next games
- Next Southside Flyers game: THU 14 DEC v TOWNSVILLE | 7:0pm (AEDT) at State Basketball Centre (Victoria) - watch on 9Now.
- Next Bendigo Spirit game: FRI 15 DEC v ADELAIDE | 7:30pm (AEDT) at Quaycentre (Sydney) - watch on 9Now.
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