Townsville remain top team after defeating Perth Lynx
Announcement posted by Basketball Australia 04 Jan 2024
Summary
The clash between first (Townsville) and second (Perth) on the ladder ended with Townsville remaining the dominant team in the league, pushing Lynx down to third position. Two milestone games aswell with both Anneli Maley and Zitina Aokuso reaching 100 games.
It wasn't in Townsville's hands in the first half as the visitors, Perth Lynx, made the first half a catch up game leading until the final minute of the second quarter where Townsville would go into the break leading by 2 points, (54-52).
The switch flipped going into the second half seeing Townsville play their routine style of game which has earned them top spot on the ladder so far. Townsville were able to turn the ball over and rebound more converting Perth's mistakes into their goals.
Mikaela Ruef was the Player of the Game.
Score
Townsville Fire (104) defeated Perth Lynx (91)
Venue
Townsville Entertainment Centre, QLD
Best Photo
Steph Gorman of the Lynx drives to the basket during the WNBL match between Townsville Fire and Perth Lynx at Townsville Entertainment Centre, on January 03, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)
Top Performers
- Mikaela Ruef (Townville Fire) - 21 pts, 10 reb, 2 ast.
- Courtney Woods (Townville Fire) - 18 pts, 5 reb, 7 ast.
- Anneli Maley (Perth Lynx) - 23vpts, 8 reb, 2 ast.
- Amy Atwell (Perth Lynx) - 25 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast.
Game Stats
Video Highlights
Game Images
- Getty (all WNBL images this season)
Next Games
- Next TOWNSVILLE FIRE Game: SUN 07 JAN v Bendigo Spirit|3:30pm (AEDT) at Geelong Arena, VIC - Watch on 9NOW.
- Next PERTH LYNX Game: SUN 07 JAN v Adelaide Lightning|6:00pm (AEDT) at Bendat Basketball Centre, WA - Watch on 9NOW.
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