Sydney Uni Flames are again the Women’s National Wheelchair Basketball League Champions, taking out the title against a very strong Perth Wheelcats 57-44.
This win is also extra special, as player 21 Ms Jane Spring AM is the Chair of Sydney Uni Sport. She is also the first woman and person with a disability to chair the sporting body of Sydney University.
The Flames were able to hold a 7-point advantage at halftime. A strong third quarter added another 16 points to Perth’s 7. By the fourth quarter, Sydney Uni Flames were able to push through to their 11th WNWBL championship.
Women’s MVP Hannah Dodd had a game to remember with a total of 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Defensive Player of the Year Annabelle Lindsay, was a standout with 17 rebounds and 21 points.
Liesl Tesch said: “We had our best defensive performance ever. Hannah coming back from the European season, was just so quick at switching and guiding us around. It makes me cry with happiness to see the league being faded out after COVID-19, it’s a league the players built themselves, especially in the women’s game. It’s a game changer for the future and a game changer for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics”.
Sydney Uni Sport would like to congratulate Ms Jane Spring AM and the whole of the Sydney Uni Flames on their great performances.
