Southside Give Bendigo Their Second Straight Loss
Announcement posted by Basketball Australia 22 Dec 2024
Game Summary
The first-placed Spirit made their way to Southside following their first loss of the season, falling short to the Lynx on Thursday. However, the seventh-placed Flyers pulled off an unexpected victory at home. The game was tightly contested in the first half, with the teams separated by just one point at halftime. But Bendigo's 11-point third quarter, compared to Southside's 25, gave the Flyers the momentum heading into the final period.
Bendigo's Veronica Burton was outstanding down the stretch, finishing with 31 points for the game and making key plays in the final moments. However, Southside's precise free throw shooting secured the win and ended their three-game losing streak.
The Flyers relied heavily on six players, all of whom scored in double figures. A standout performance from Bec Cole saw her finish with 22 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. Other notable performances came from Maddi Rocci, who recorded 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals, and Naz Hillmon, who posted 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Score
Southside Flyers' (91) defeated Bendigo Spirit (88)
Venue
State Basketball Centre
Best photo
Bec Cole from the Southside Flyers'
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Game images
Getty (all WNBL images this season)