Bendigo rides Waves to stay top

Updated October 20, 2012 23:21:56

The Bendigo Spirit powered to a 74-51 win over West Coast Waves to stay on top of the WNBL ladder in a game where both sides struggled with shooting accuracy.

Gabrielle Richards top scored for the Spirit with 23 points with support from Kristi Harrower (17 points, 6 assists).

Natalie Burton enjoyed a double-double (11 points, 12 rebounds) for the Waves, who struggled with 28 per cent field goal accuracy.

The Waves sit third from bottom on the league ladder after their second loss from three games.

It was a tighter affair in Saturday night's other match-up as the Canberra Capitals edged the Bulleen Boomers 75-74.

Jessica Bibby sunk 21 points for the Capitals while Rachel Jarry netted 25 for Bulleen.

Canberra sits in fourth place, ahead of Bulleen in eighth.

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First posted October 20, 2012 23:21:56

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Rangers humble Waves

Updated February 10, 2012 22:03:16

The Rangers cruised to a 101-53 thrashing of West Coast Waves in their round 17 WNBL clash at Dandenong Basketball Stadium.

The hosts exerted their dominance in the opening quarter, having led 27-16 at the first break, before completing the job to run out comfortable winners.

Jenna O'Hea led the scoring for the Rangers with 23 points, while Stephanie Cumming added a 22-point haul.

Rohanee Cox was the Waves' top scorer with 13 points.

Meanwhile, the Lightning proved too strong for Bulleen Boomers at Adelaide Arena, winning 71-58.

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First posted February 10, 2012 22:03:16

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Spirit make short work of Waves

Updated October 22, 2011 23:42:14

A fantastic start helped the Spirit to a convincing 91-52 victory over the West Coast Waves in their WNBL clash in Bendigo on Saturday night.

The hosts jumped out to a 29-8 first-quarter lead and stretched their advantage to 54-20 at half-time to all but end the contest.

The Spirit's Deanna Smith racked up a game-high 22 points as well as 11 rebounds, with team-mates Chelsea Aubry (19) and Tess Madgen (14) also contributing.

Melissa Marsh top-scored for the visiting Waves with 14 points.

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First posted October 22, 2011 23:00:25

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