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Sunday Afternoon WNBL Spectacle Ignites a Thrilling Showdown

Announcement posted by Basketball Australia 28 Jan 2024

WNBL Round 13 - Results

Summary

In a thrilling matchup, the UC Capitals and Adelaide Lightning clashed in a high-stakes game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Jade Melbourne's return fueled the UC Capitals' strong start, initiating a fierce battle against the Adelaide Lightning, who responded with a three-pointer to kick off a shootout.

 

The first quarter saw both teams locked in a tight contest, with the score tied at 12-12 after the initial 5 minutes. Gemma Potter's impressive and-1 play gave the UC Capitals a slight edge, pushing the score to 15-12. As the quarter concluded, the UC Capitals led with 26 points, while the Adelaide Lightning trailed closely with 23 points. Gemma Potter finished the half with 8 points, while Brianna Turner of the Adelaide Lightning finished the half with 3 rebounds.

 

At halftime, the UC Capitals held a narrow lead of 41-39 over the Adelaide Lightning. The standout performance of Alex Sharp, who amassed 17 points in the first half, added to the intensity of the matchup.

 

The third quarter witnessed a turnaround as the Adelaide Lightning seized control, leading 50-47 with 4:28 remaining. The Lightning maintained and extended their lead, concluding the quarter with a score of 57-53 over the UC Capitals.

 

Brianna Turner's exceptional efforts proved instrumental in the Adelaide Lightning maintaining their lead throughout the remainder of the game.

 

Score 

Adelaide Lightning (84) defeated UC Capitals (67)

 

Venue

Adelaide Arena (Adelaide)

 

Best photo

Gemma Potter of the Capitals and Brianna Turner of the Adelaide Lightning during the WNBL match between Adelaide Lightning and UC Capitals at Adelaide Arena.

 

Top Performers

  • Brianna Turner (Adelaide Lightning) - 16 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists.
  • Jocelyn Willoughby (Adelaide Lightning) - 21 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists.
  • Alex Sharp (UC Capitals) - 20 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists.
  • Jade Melbourne (UC Capitals) - 9 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists.

Game stats

Video highlights

Game images

  • Getty (all WNBL images this season)

Next games

  • Adelaide Lightning v Melbourne Boomers: SAT 17th FEB | 6:00PM (ACST) at Adelaide Arena - watch on 9Now. 
  • UC Capitals v Townsville Fire: TUE 30th JAN | 7:00PM (AEDT) at National Convention Centre - watch on 9Now.

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