Sydney Uni Flames happy with WNBL round one split

SYDNEY Uni Flames coach Cheryl Chambers said she would be happy with a split in the first round of the WNBL and that’s what she got.

The Sydney Flames go into round two with a win and a loss under their belt.

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CHERYL Chambers said she would be happy with a split in the first round of the WNBL and that’s what she got after the Sydney Uni Flames side bounced back from a first up defeat to down Perth Lynx in round one.

Chambers was always worried about the tough road trip which opened the season for the defending WNBL champions.

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But after being beaten by last years wooden spooners, Adelaide Lightning, 91-80 in a lacklustre performance, the Flames came back with a rousing victory over Perth Lynx in their second outing of the round.

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Perth Lynx on the attack in their loss to the Sydney Uni Flames.

Defence, missing in their season opener, paved the way for the Flames who beat Perth 93-80 in their second match on the road.

Imports Asia Taylor and Jen Hamson starred for the Flames with a giant 20 points and nine rebounds each.

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Captain Belinda Snell scored 18, Alex Wilson 16 and Katie Rae Ebzery 11.

The Flames next take the court on Saturday night in Sydney in a grand final replay against Dandenong Rangers.