Adelaide Lightning Strike again with another WIn

Game Summary

The Adelaide Lightning claimed their fourth win of the season, defeating the Southside Flyers in a hard-fought 82-76 battle. Both teams entered the matchup with identical records of 3-6, making this a crucial game for momentum.

The week saw the Lightning officially announce Scott Ninnis as head coach for the season, and the team responded with a determined performance.

The first half was a closely contested, see-sawing affair, with Adelaide maintaining a slim lead throughout. Steph Talbot led the charge for the Lightning, scoring 15 points by halftime, while Naz Hillmon kept the Flyers within striking distance with 16 points. Adelaide held a 5-point advantage going into the break.

The third quarter followed a similar script, as Southside repeatedly threatened to overtake Adelaide, only for the Lightning to push back. Georgia Pineau provided a spark with a buzzer-beating shot at the end of the quarter, extending Adelaide's lead to 6 points.

Carrying that momentum into the final quarter, Adelaide struck early with key baskets and ramped up their defensive intensity. The Flyers struggled to find crucial scores under the Lightning's pressure, allowing Adelaide to maintain control and secure the win.

Brianna Turner (18 points, 12 rebounds) and Steph Talbot (17 points, 10 rebounds) led the way for Adelaide, while Alice Kunek's 27-point effort kept Southside in the game but wasn't enough to close the gap. Multiple players on both teams scored in double figures in an exciting, high-energy contest.

Adelaide's victory lifts them to 4-6 for the season, while Southside falls to 3-7.

Score
Adelaide Lightning (82) defeated Southside Flyers (72)

Venue
Adelaide 36ers Arena

Best photo

Isobel Borlase of the Lightning stretches for the ball 

Game stats

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Game Highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW0_J9d9QrE

Game images

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