Making History: UC Capitals vs. Bendigo Spirit Clash in a Night of Milestones.
Announcement posted by Basketball Australia 15 Feb 2024
Summary
In a highly anticipated showdown at the Capital's home court against Bendigo Spirit, both teams returned after the FIBA break with distinct pressures. Bendigo, fuelled by their late-season charge towards finals, sought a crucial win to keep their finals hopes alive, while the Caps aimed to snap their five-game losing streak. The first half showcased an evenly matched battle, but Bendigo surged ahead, carrying an 11 point lead into half time. However, UC Caps rallied ferociously in the third quarter, swinging momentum in their favour and narrowing the gap to just three points, giving Bendigo a tense scare.
Despite the Caps' resurgence, Bendigo's resilience prevailed as they maintained composure, securing an eight point victory. The night was historic, marked by Kelly Wilson's monumental 450th game and Kelsey Griffin's milestone achievement of reaching 3500 points in the WNBL.
Score
Bendigo Spirit 85 defeated UC Capitals 77
Venue
Southern Cross Stadium (Canberra)
Best photo
Kelly Wilson (Bendigo Spirit) goes to the basket defended by Alex Fowler (UC Capitals)
Top Performers
- Kelsey Griffin (Bendigo Spirit): 24pts, 11reb, 1ast
- Alicia Froling (Bendigo Spirit): 23pts, 5 reb, 0ast
- Alex Fowler (UC Capitals): 17pts, 11reb, 2ast
- Gemma Potter (UC Capitals): 18pts, 5reb, 4ast
Game stats
- https://fibalivestats.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/u/wnbl/2291885/bs.html#ASFSK
Video highlights
Game images
- Getty (all WNBL images this season)
Next games
- Next Bendigo Spirit game: SUN 18 FEB v TOWNSVILLE | 3:00pm (AEST) at Townsville Entertainment Centre - watch on 9Now.
- Next UC Capitals game: SUN 18 FEB v PERTH | 3:30pm (AWST) at Bendat Basketball Centre - watch on 9Now.
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