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Bendigo Spirit clutch win defeating the Melbourne Boomers

Announcement posted by Basketball Australia 30 Dec 2023

WNBL Round 9 results

Summary

Bendigo Spirit finish the year by ending their two game losing streak, defeating the Melbourne Boomers.

 

The contest during the first half was an arm wrestle which would set the tone for the rest of the game. Seeing multiple lead changes, the Boomers were able to claw back their lead each time the Bendigo Spirit trailed too closely. The Boomers got out to a half high of 7 points during the the second quarter yet the Spirit managed to close that gap slightly, leaving the Boomers to lead by 5 points going into the half time break 38-33.

 

The Boomers took their lead into the second half, getting out to a game high of 9 points during the third quarter. Yet Bendigo Spirit worked hard to flip the switch, they ended the third quarter leading by two points thanks to a last second layup from Abbey Wherung, ending the third quarter 60-62.

 

Bendigo got out to a 5 point lead during the last quarter but the Boomers were able to tie the game with 90s left which then saw them getting out to a 1 point lead in the last minute. Alicia Froling came in clutch with 33 seconds remaining, scoring a two point layup that left Bendigo leading by 1 point. Bendigo were able to secure the win when Kelsey Wilson made both of her free-throws with 8 seconds remaining.

 

Alicia Froling's efforts for Bendigo Spirit earnt her the POTG.

 

Score

Melbourne Boomers 78 - Bendigo Spirit 81

Venue

Melbourne Sports Centres - Parkville

 

Best Photo

Ruth Davis of the Spirit handles the ball against Naz Hillmon of the Boomers during the WNBL match between Melbourne Boomers and Bendigo Spirit at Melbourne Sports Centres - Parkville, on December 30, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

 

Top Performers

  • Jordin Canada (Melbourne Boomers) - 16 pts, 4 reb, 8 ast.
  • Keely Froling (Melbourne Boomers) - 16 pts, 12 reb, 1 ast.
  • Alicia Froling (Bendigo Spirit) - 23 pts,  12 reb, 1 ast.
  • Kelsey Griffin (Bendigo Spirit) - 12 pts, 8 reb, 2 ast.

 

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Next Games

  • Next MELBOURNE BOOMERS Game: WED 03 JAN v SOUTHSIDE FLYERS - 6:00pm at Melbourne Sports Centres, Parkville | Watch on 9NOW.
  • Next BENDIGO SPIRIT Game: SUN 07 JAN v TOWNSVILLE FIRE - 3:30pm at Geelong Arena | Watch on 9NOW.

 

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