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Fire's hair-raising beat down solidifies third
Lucy Cochrane of the Fire looks to pass the ball during the round 12 WNBL match between Townsville Fire and Canberra Capitals at Townsville Entertainment Centre on January 18, 2025, in Townsville, Australia. Photo: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images
Townsville Fire rock solid in third on WNBL25 ladder at 10-5
- Courtney woods has 14-11-4 in dominate win against Caps
- Townsville Fire in third at 10-5
- Jade Melbourne goes 1-from-8 for eight points
In a dominant display of offensive firepower, the Townsville Fire scorched the UC Capitals 105-71 at the Townsville Entertainment Centre on Saturday January 18, 2025 in round 12 of WNBL25.
The Fire's relentless attack, led by Courtney Wood's masterful 24-point, 11-assist performance, left the Capitals struggling to keep pace.
From the opening tip, Townsville established their intent, leading 30-27 at the first quarter. However, it was in the second period where the Fire truly ignited, outscoring the Capitals 23-13 to take a commanding 53-40 advantage into halftime. The onslaught continued after the break, with Townsville pouring in 31 third-quarter points to effectively put the game out of reach.
The Fire's offensive efficiency was on full display, as they shot a blistering 53% from the field, including 14 three-pointers. Their ball movement was equally impressive, with the team dishing out 29 assists on 36 made field goals.
Defensively, Townsville controlled the glass, out-rebounding the Capitals 43-36 and limiting second-chance opportunities.
Wood was superb, orchestrating the offense, with a solid double-double. She added four boards, was 4-from-8 from three and 6-of-6 from the free throw line.
Lauren Nicholson contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Nia Coffey added 13 points and nine boards. The Fire's bench also played a crucial role, outscoring the Capitals' reserves 34-24, with Saffron Shiels chipping in 14 points on efficient 4-from-5 shooting.
For the UC Capitals, it was a night to forget. Despite a valiant 17-point effort from Nicole Munger, the visitors struggled to find any offensive rhythm, shooting just 40% from the field and a dismal 20% from three-point range. WNBA guard Jade Melbourne was held to just eight points on 1-from-8 shooting.
