Caps Strike Gold!

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Canberra Capitals Head Coach Carrie Graf and Local favourite, Natalie Hurst have won Gold at the World Uni Games in Bangkok.

The Australian Women’s World University Games basketball team today won gold at the 2007 World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand after defeating Russia 85-65 in the final on Friday. After losing their opening game to Brazil the Carrie Graf (Canberra Capitals) coached Australia women surged into the final on the back of five straight wins. The Women beat China 68-41, Poland 66-62, Canada 66-53, thrashed Turkey 96-62 before defeating the Czech Republic 62-50 in Wednesday’s semi-final. Graf said they had played their best game of the tournament when it mattered most.

They proved that they embodied the qualities of a typical Aussie team, playing with great defense and relentless persistence. The team had discussed what it meant to be an Australian squad and the example set by the Opals, and they aimed to live up to that legacy. Their quick cohesion and hard work were a testament to the character and dedication of each player.

Sam Richards, a member of the 2007 Australian Defence Force Opals squad, stepped up with a captain’s performance, scoring a game-high 26 points, along with 8 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 assists. Adelaide Lightning guard Jess Foley added 21 points, while Canberra Capitals point guard Nat Hurst contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds to the effort. Given Adelaide Lightning’s status as heavy favorites,read more about bet 365 you’ll see why many believe they have a strong chance of winning the cup this season.

Varvara Psareva scored 24 points to lead the Czech Republic. The Russian defence had no answer to the Australian’s attacking potency in the opening term with the Aussie Women leaping to a 28-13 quarter time lead. After cruising to a 44-24 advantage midway through the second quarter Russia responded to the Australian dominance with up-tempo defence to stay in touch with Australia to trail 47-30 at halftime. With Sydney University Flames forward Georgia Woodyard in foul trouble, the Russia capitalised to win the quarter 18-13 to trail 60-43 at three quarter time. But the Australian’s all-round physical strength, superior shooting and class shone through in the final quarter, winning the term 25-17 to register a dominant 20-point win. Sydney Uni Flames gun forward Eva Afeaki missed the game through a minor knee injury she sustained in the semi-final as did Laura Thomas (University of Portland) who had an ear infection. Graf noted that their only loss had been to Brazil, a team with a very unorthodox style. Reflecting on the tournament's outcome, she remarked that Brazil ultimately finished last, which added a bit of irony to their victory over the gold medal team.Read more news.
Graf observed that the team had adapted impressively to the various styles of play they encountered throughout the tournament. Looking back, the loss to Brazil had actually been beneficial, serving as a learning experience that helped the team grow and improve. Australia 85 (Richards 26, Foley 21, Hurst 15) def Russia 65 (Psareva 26, Belyakova 12)

Capitals duo voted to SEABL All Star

TransACT Capitals duo voted into SEABL All Star five TransACT Capitals Natalie Hurst and Caitlin Cunningham were rewarded for thier impressive SEABL season and were voted into the SEABL All Star Five team. Hurst receives the guard position on the All SEABL Team after a consistent performance throughout the season with Albury/Wodonga. She was instrumental in the Lady Bandits second SEABL season, averaging 21.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and a league leading 6.0 assists. She received Player of the Week recognition three times during the season and with a higher MVP season total, Hurst got the award ahead of Lady Thunder Kristen Veal.

Nunawading Spectres youngster Cunningham a breakout season and is rewarded with her first All SEABL Team Selection . She finished the season ranked seventh in scoring (18.1ppg), tenth in field goal percentage (47.1%), ninth in rebounds (8.7rpg) and third in blocked shots (1.5bpg). 21-year-old Cunningham had three double-double games in June, including a Player of the Week performance in Round 17 with 25pts, 13rebs, 4ass and 3blks which earned her Player of the Month.

Bibby Wins 3rd Scoring Title

Bibby wins 3rd Scoring Title TransACT Capital Jessica Bibby has won the 2007 SEABL Women's Scoring Title TransACT Capital Jessica Bibby, who competes in SEABL with the Albury Wodonga Bandits averaged 24.88 points per game. Bibby pipped Australian Opal and fellow WNBL player, Hollie Grima for her third SEABL Women's Scoring Title. Bibby also won Player of the Week honours in round 15 of SEABL competition after a blistering career best 46 points @ 59%, 4 rebounds and 3 assists against the Ballarat Miners. In 21 rounds of SEABL competition, members of the TransACT Capitals have taken out Player of the Week honours 6 times with Natalie Hurst leading the way with 3 awards this season and Caitlin Cunningham with 2 to her tally.

Hurst named SEABL POW

Hurst named SEABL Player of the Week

Dynamo Canberra Capital point guard Nat Hurst has been named the Futuro Health Supports and Braces South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL) Female Player of the Week for the third time this season. Playing for the Albury/Wodonga Lady Bandits, Hurst dropped a season high 36 points at 68% field shooting percentage, 5 assists and 4 rebounds over just three quarters in a 101-84 win against the Launceston Tornadoes. The faq page is here. The following day she tallied an 11 point, 10 assist and 5 rebound double-double in a 81-65 loss to the third placed Knox Raiders.

Cunningham SEABL Player of the Month

SEABL WOMEN PLAYER OF THE MONTH ( JUNE) – CAITLIN CUNNINGHAM (Nunawading Spectres)

Nunawading Spectres and TransACT Capital,Caitlin Cunningham has been rewarded for her excellent month in SEABL with her first Player of the Month recognition. Cunningham averaged 24.2 points, 11.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.6 blocks, and shot the ball at a superb 52%, and helped her team to a rewarding 3-2 record for the month. Caitlin recorded three double double games, including a Player of the Week performance in Round 17 with 25pts, 13rebs, 4ass and 3blks in the Spectres surprising 91-72 victory over Ladder leaders Ballarat. Her best performance was in the previous round with 34pts@61%, 19rebs and 4blks against NW Tasmania Thunder .