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Injury-hit Opals reach World Cup quarters in thriller

Australia's Opals have reached the quarter-finals of the women's basketball World Cup after edging out Italy 82-80 in Berlin.

AAP · Sep 9

'Shocked': more Aussie stars ink new WNBA contracts

A plethora of Australians have been snatched up by WNBA teams ahead of the league's season beginning in May.

AAP · Apr 13

Tremendous talent: Where next for Spirit's MVP star?

Bendigo Spirit's coach Kennedy Kereama and captain Kelsey Griffin have spoken about Izzy Borlase's MVP season after losing to the Perth Lynx in the semi-finals.

AAP · Feb 17

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Perth book grand final berth with tense semi-final win

The Perth Lynx have made the WNBL grand final for the third time in five years after Han Xu powered them to a semi-final victory against the Bendigo Spirit.

AAP · Feb 17

Advantage Lynx as Maley wins battle of MVP contenders

The Perth Lynx are one win away from making the WNBL grand final for the third time in five years after beating the Bendigo Spirit in their semi-final opener.

AAP · Feb 14

'Task at hand': WNBL finals key for MVP's rapid rise

Izzy Borlase knows the WNBL finals can set her up for Opals success while her semi-final opponent Ally Wilson says the Perth Lynx can't get complacent.

AAP · Feb 12

Timms wary of Bendigo Spirit, Flyers in WNBL finals

Australian basketball legend Michele Timms believes both of the WNBL's semi-final clashes could go to a game three ahead of Saturday's matches.

AAP · Feb 12

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'Overwhelmed': Borlase claims historic WNBL MVP gong

Bendigo Spirit's Isobel Borlase has become one of the youngest players to win the WNBL's MVP award, beating out Anneli Maley and Courtney Woods for the honour.

AAP · Feb 9

WNBL finals set as Fire extinguish Griffin-less Spirit

The Townsville Fire have secured the WNBL's minor championship, beating the Bendigo Spirit in a grand final rematch in the last game before the finals.

AAP · Feb 8

Griffin shines as Spirit heap further pain on Capitals

The Bendigo Spirit have kept their first place hopes alive, after beating a lively UC Capitals in the WNBL.

AAP · Jan 25

Borlase dazzles to overshadow fellow star's return

The Bendigo Spirit have continued their charge towards top spot on the WNBL ladder as they dealt a blow to the UC Capitals' finals hopes.

AAP · Jan 23

Bendigo coach hails Borlase as best WNBL player

Irrepressible Izzy Borlase dominated from start to finish as Bendigo Spirit got back in the winner's circle, beating the Southside Flyers by 10 in Ballarat.

AAP · Jan 21

Borlase stars as Bendigo snare ninth straight WNBL win

Star Bendigo guard Izzy Borlase has scored 27 points to go with 11 rebounds to lead her side to a 10-point win over Southside Melbourne Flyers.

AAP · Dec 21, 2025

Star defies illness to guide side to spirited WNBL win

The Bendigo Spirit have defeated the Adelaide Lightning in scorching conditions to notch their eighth straight WNBL victory.

AAP · Dec 19, 2025

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AAP · Dec 13, 2025

Bendigo fend off late comeback to enter seventh heaven

The Bendigo Spirit have won their seventh straight WNBL game after dealing the Geelong Venom a 77-71 loss courtesy of some Izzy Borlase magic.

AAP · Dec 5, 2025

Old-timer shines bright to eclipse MVP battle

Bendigo have dealt Geelong their third consecutive WNBL loss as star Kelsey Griffin mixed style with substance to secure a comfortable victory.

AAP · Nov 30, 2025

Embattled Adelaide unable to overcome brilliant Borlase

A courageous Adelaide Lightning, buoyed by their new head coach, have gone down to the Bendigo Spirit as Izzy Borlase produced another standout performance.

AAP · Nov 28, 2025

Tolo-less Spirit see off Flames to cement second place

Young gun Olivia Pollerd has produced a standout performance to steer the Bendigo Spirit to a 80-64 victory over the Sydney Flames.

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AAP · Nov 23, 2025

Spirited star helps Bendigo celebrate milestone match

The Bendigo Spirit have held the Perth Lynx to their lowest score in five years, with Izzy Borlase producing another attacking masterclass.

AAP · Nov 16, 2025

'A bit funny': star prepares for emotional reunion

Best friends Izzy Borlase and Tayla Brazel will play against each other after spending years together when the Adelaide Lightning host the Bendigo Spirit.

AAP · Nov 16, 2025

Third quarter magic helps Perth see off WNBL champions

A superb team effort by the Perth Lynx has helped them recover from a disappointing loss and end the Bendigo Spirit's three-game winning streak.

AAP · Nov 13, 2025

Season over for Adelaide Lightning import and young gun

Adelaide Lightning rising star Serena Sundell has been hit with the worst possible injury news, but will be encouraged by the comforting words of a WNBL rival.

AAP · Nov 8, 2025

Tolo delivers final moment magic to down Capitals

The Bendigo Spirit have held on to defeat the UC Capitals in a see-sawing contest, with Izzy Borlase and Marianna Tolo stepping up to claim the WNBL victory.

AAP · Nov 2, 2025

Bendigo's spirited showing hands Sydney third loss

The Bendigo Spirit have picked up their second consecutive win as young gun Izzy Borlase starred in an 88-75 dismantling of the Sydney Flames.

AAP · Oct 19, 2025

Ellis shines as Fire see off Spirit in thriller

Townsville's Abbey Ellis and Bendigo's Izzy Borlase have produced clutch performances as the Fire overcame the Spirit in an WNBL grand final rematch.

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