Perth Lynx continue their victory streak, snatching a nail-biting win against UC Capitals!
Announcement posted by Basketball Australia 28 Dec 2023
Summary
The Perth Lynx have continued their winning streak in Wednesday night's match up against the UC Capitals, taking home the win by 8 points in the final minutes of the game at Bendat Basketball Centre.
With both teams coming off a win in round 8, they came hungry and determined to snatch another win at the beginning of Round 9. Both teams put on an absolute show, proving just how determined they were to come out on top. Ultimately, the Perth Lynx were able to land some crucial points in the final minutes, putting the UC Capitals defensive set up to the test.
Starting out, the Capitals lead the first half closely but Perth Lynx came out swinging and narrowed down the point difference all the way through to the final buzzer. The fourth quarter was action packed and a nail-biting watch, as both teams went point for point up until the final break-away by the Perth Lynx.
This match-up highlighted incredible efforts and performances by both teams, particularly Amy Atwell being the 'Player of the Game' with 36 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Despite being fouled out in the final minutes of the last quarter, standing out once again, Jade Melbourne continued to let it fly and shoot the lights out with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.
Finally, Wednesday's game was presented with a double-double from both teams as Anneli Maley (Perth Lynx) walked away with 17 points and 15 rebounds, whilst Alex Sharp (UC Capitals) finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Score
Perth Lynx 98 defeated UC Capitals 90
Venue
Bendat Basketball Centre
Best Photo
Anneli Maley (Perth Lynx) drives to the basket against Jade Melbourne (UC Capitals)
Top Performers
- Amy Atwell (Perth Lynx) - 36 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast
- Anneli Maley (Perth Lynx) - 17 pts, 15 reb, 2 ast
- Jade Melbourne (UC Capitals) - 25 pts, 6 reb, 8 ast
- Alex Sharp (UC Capitals) - 16 pts, 10 reb, 3 ast
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Next Games
- Next PERTH LYNX Game: SUN 31 DEC v Townsville Fire - 7:00pm (AEST) at Townsville Entertainment Centre | Watch on 9NOW.
- Next UC CAPITALS Game: SAT 06 JAN v Southside Flyers - 7:00pm (AEDT) at State Basketball Centre | Watch on 9NOW.
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