Canberra Pictorial

AIS were looking for a change to redeem themselves from last week’s 3-point lost to Logan Thunders. The 1st quarter was a close battle, but with Liz Cambage and Alice Kunek both on bench, there was simply not enough support on court to counter the offensive power from Logan. AIS went on to lose the match 72-53 at the AIS Training Hall. Rachel Jarry was once again the more dominating player from the AIS with 18 points and 5 rebounds.

Logan 72 (Holly Smith 20, Brittany Davis 15, Sarah Graham & Kristen Veal 11) def.
AIS 53 (Rachel Jarry 18, Rosie Moult 7)

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This has been another consistent and powerful season of basketball for the Canberra Capitals MVP Abby Bishop. Career-high 16.4 points and 11.1 rebounds averaged this season with thirteen double-double performance so far. This is sure looking very positive for Canberra Capitals’ quest of WNBL Championship. Congratulations to Abby.

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Canberra Capitals was simply too good for the reigning WNBL champion Adelaide Lighting, beating the visitor 94-71 at home. Capitals will encounter Logan and AIS next week, should the Caps win the double-header, they will secure a home semi-final match later in February.

Capitals got to a lighting start as Jessica Bibby hunted down some quick baskets in Q1. The flying start allowed Bibby to top both team in scoring department with 25 points. Abby Bishop was also in form to contribute another double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds under her belt.

Adelaide Lighting’s Cayla Francis, a former AIS and teammate of then Marianna Tolo, top-scored for the visitor with 18 points, but disappointing to the Lighting, Marita Payne was forced to leave the game with broken wrist injuries during Q4.

Canberra Capitals 94 (Jess Bibby 25, Abby Bishop 23, Marianna Tolo 18) def
Adelaide Lightning 71 (Cayla Francis 18, Jess Foley 11, Angela Marino 10, Tracy Gahan 10)

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AIS could not hold on to the opportunity to their second win of the 2008/09 WNBL season after losing Logan in the final minutes of the game this afternoon at the AIS Training Hall. AIS was off to a great start in Q1, and held on through out the match for a close battle against the Logan. Led by Kristen Veal, Logan was able to seal the victory in the fourth Quarter.

Disappointing for the home side, the 2nd win was so close, yet so far. Next week AIS will match up with Logan Thunders again on Friday evening.

Logan Thunder 71 (Kristen Veal 22, Sarah Graham 12, Natalie Purcell 10) def
AIS 68 (Stephanie Cumming 15, Elizabeth Cambage 13, Kerryn Harrington 12, Rachel Jarry 12)

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WNBL returns back to the AIS Training Hall for the 2009. AIS recovering from the loss from the Canberra Capitals last night, while the visitor needs a win for opportunity in championship contention.

AIS managed to win the final quarter (20-9), but it wasn’t enough to made up with the dominating plays from Kristi Harrower through out the match. Harrower top-scored 25 points with 8 rebounds. Bendigo’s Lauren King and Gabrielle Richards also did some significant damages with a combined 26 points under the basket.

AIS is nothing shy of spectacular actions. Rachel Jarry continuing great forms from the Canberra Capitals match, contributing a team-high 23 points across the board. Liz Cambage also displayed her ability to dominate in the paint.

Bendigo moved up to 5th in the overall ladder after Sydney Univ Flames suffered a surprise loss to Perth Lynx.

Bendigo Spirit 93 (Kristi Harrower 25, Lauren King 15, Kelly Wilson 14) def
AIS 71 (Rachel Jarry 23, Elizabeth Cambage 17, Alice Kunek 8, Rosie Moult 8 )

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