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  Game slips from Gold Rush's grasp

  date_range Published 24 Jun 2019

  The game slipped away late and the Otago Gold Rush’s season may have gone with it. It was beaten 71-54 by the Canterbury Wildcats at the Edgar Centre on Saturday night. An early fourth-quarter rally left the score at 49-47 with seven minutes to go. But the Wildcats finished stronger...
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  Falcons beat Bombers while Saints down Lions

  date_range Published 24 Jun 2019

  The last round before club basketball’s two-week break delivered a tough match-up between strong rivals Andy Bay Falcons and City Rise Bombers. The Bombers fought hard, but lost 85-72 to the Falcons side. The Falcons got out to a fast start and led 32-23 at the end of the first...
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  Andy Bay Kavanagh top after another overtime win

  date_range Published 21 Jun 2019

  A second overtime win in as many weeks has taken Andy Bay Kavanagh to the top of the table. It edged the Andy Bay Falcons 75-67 in their intraclub derby game on Tuesday night. Kavanagh went outright top of the women’s competition after fellow leader Ajax was beaten by the...
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  Magic Back In Top Form

  date_range Published 17 Jun 2019

  The Mid City Magic faced the St Kilda Saints on Saturday, showing it still has what it takes after its loss to Varsity last week. The Magic brought pressure from the start and led throughout the game by 15-plus points Shooting well from the outside, it finished 103-84 over the...
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  Gold Rush can dare to dream

  date_range Published 17 Jun 2019

  A statement has been delivered and the season is back on track. The Otago Gold Rush fought its way to a 64-56 win over the Auckland Dream at the Edgar Centre on Saturday night. It opened a big gap early in the fourth quarter and held off a ferocious comeback...
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  U19 Nationals Wrap-up

  date_range Published 13 Jun 2019

  The Otago Men’s and Women’s U19 teams finished up their season over Queen’s Birthday weekend with the National tournament which was held in Dunedin.   Thanks to all the players, coaches, and support staff for their help with the teams over the duration of the season (Jan. to June). Both squads...
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  Stringent examination for Otago NBL bid

  date_range Published 13 Jun 2019

  Otago’s National Basketball League entry bid has received its most stringent examination yet. It was analysed “with a fine-tooth comb’’ at yesterday’s NBL board meeting, along with the other bids for new teams. League general manager Justin Nelson was unable to announce how many bids had been received - that...
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  Magic, Kavanagh win in overtime

  date_range Published 13 Jun 2019

    Story & photo: ODT Two overtime games have meant a thrilling round of women’s club basketball. The South Pac Magic and Andy Bay Kavanagh both emerged victorious after extra periods were needed to decide both teams’ games on Tuesday night. A late rally helped the Magic past the Andy...