WNBL: Taylor leads the Flames to dominate Round 12
The Sydney Uni Flames' dominant Round 12 effort of two road wins has situated them just one game behind Dandenong in top spot, as their solid form starts to consistently pay off on the scoreboard.
It wasn't as easy as expected when the Flames went to Adelaide, however they ground out a 72-89 win nonetheless. Asia Taylor was on a mission with 26 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals as she led her team to victory. Both Alex Wilson (18 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists) and Jennifer Hamson (12 points, 14 rebounds) were integral to the Flames inside out play.
For the Lightning, it was Samantha Logic and Colleen Planeta getting it done, both finishing up on 17 points and 7 rebounds each.
The real test for Sydney lay in their next game the following day, as they flew over to Perth to take on the Lynx. The Lynx don't like losing at home, and would be seething after this 69-83 loss to the Flames.
It was once again Asia Taylor who led Sydney to their emphatic win, totalling 21 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. Point guard Leilani Mitchell also ran rings around the Lynx with 27 points.
It was missed targets that cost Perth in this match - an unusual stat for the sharp shooting team. Despite this, the dominant Sami Whitcomb still finished on 22 points.
Asia Taylor's brilliant Round 12 awarded her Player of the Week, check out all her highlights below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6178KbEZICY
Suzy Batkovic led her Townsville Fire to a victory over the Melbourne Boomers on the last day of 2016. The forceful centre was everywhere with 18 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Close behind was guard Micaela Cocks providing a good game from the outside with 17 points. Despite a solid 19 point effort from Maddie Garrick and a strong 16 points from Brittany Smart, the Boomers just weren't able to match the Fire's strength or dominance inside.
Check out all the highlights from Round 12 below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tGOF3nL14M
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Townsville Fire v Canberra Capitals
It's always tough coming up against Townsville at home, but a healthy break for the Capitals could see them firing in this one.
Key Match-Ups:
Suzy Batkovic v Marianna Tolo
Perth Lynx v Bendigo Spirit
The Lynx will be raring to go after losing to the Flames at home in Round 12, but it won't be an easy task. Expecting a strong and healthy Bendigo outfit to front up in this one.
Key Match-Ups:
Carley Mijovic v Kelsey Griffin
Melbourne Boomers v Adelaide Lightning
A get-able game for the Boomers who could do with a win, but the Lightning's form as of late is nothing to underestimate.
Alice Kunek v Colleen Planeta
Dandenong Rangers v Adelaide Lightning
A tough ask for the Lightning to meet the Rangers off a break in the latter end of a double header.
Key Match-ups:
Steph Cumming v Samantha Logic
Sydney Uni Flames v Canberra Capitals
The Flames are in red hot form and the Capitals will need to string a few things together to ensure this one goes their way.
Key Match-Ups:
Asia Taylor v Mikaela Ruef