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Spirited Isobel rings up box score bonanza
Isobel Borlase of the Spirit drives to the basket during the round three WNBL match between Bendigo Spirit and Sydney Flames at Red Energy Arena on November 2, 2025 in Bendigo. Photo: Kelly Defina/Getty Images
Highlights
Isobel Borlase powered Bendigo Spirit past Sydney Flames with 26 points in a strong Round 3 win.
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Bendigo Spirit kept the Sydney Flames at arms length for most of the contest, winning their WNBL26 Round 3 clash 88-75 at Red Energy Arena.
Isobel Borlase's standout 26-point performance led the home team to a convincing victory.
Key Details
- Result: Bendigo Spirit 88 def. Sydney Flames 75
- When: 2nd November 2025
- Where: Red Energy Arena, Bendigo
- Standings
By the Numbers
- Isobel Borlase (Bendigo Spirit) starred with 26 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals in 31 minutes.
- Lauren Nicholson (Sydney Flames) scored 27 points, had three rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes.
What Happened
Bendigo Spirit established control early, taking a 23-18 lead after the first quarter and maintaining their advantage throughout the contest. The Spirit's dominant third quarter, where they outscored the Flames 30-21, ultimately created an insurmountable lead.
The Spirit's offensive efficiency was exceptional, shooting an outstanding 57.5% from the field compared to the Flames' lacklustre 33.3%. Bendigo also connected on nine three-pointers at a solid 42.9% clip, matching Sydney's 10 triples but with seven fewer attempts.
Isobel Borlase delivered a superb performance with 26 points on exceptional 9-from-12 shooting from the field. Megan McConnell contributed 21 points, six assists and three steals, while captain Kelsey Griffin secured a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds. Marianna Tolo added 18 points and three blocks in a stellar all-around effort.
For the Flames, captain Lauren Nicholson fought valiantly with 27 points on efficient 6-from-11 two-point shooting and 3-from-7 from beyond the arc. Unique Thompson added 12 points and three rebounds, but Sydney struggled to find consistent offensive production elsewhere.
Bendigo dominated the boards, outrebounding Sydney 41-35 including a decisive 33-21 advantage on the defensive glass. The Spirit led for over 37 minutes of game time, with their largest lead reaching 19 points. Despite committing 19 turnovers against Sydney's 13, Bendigo's superior shooting and rebounding proved decisive in securing their comprehensive victory.
