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  Magic's lead too much for Falcons to overcome.

  date_range Published 21 May 2019

  The Mid City Magic continued its winning streak, beating Falcons 88-76 in men’s A grade competition at the Edgar Centre on Saturday. The Andy Bay Falcons started strongly, winning the tip-off and made the first few points. But the Falcons soon fluttered in composure, taking early shots instead of waiting...
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  Game fightback from Gold Rush falls just short.

  date_range Published 21 May 2019

  A spirited fightback was not quite enough, although it made for a thrilling finish. The Otago Gold Rush fell short as the Waikato Wizards emerged a 53-48 victor in yesterday’s Women’s Basketball Championship grand final rematch at the Edgar Centre. A Krystal Leger-Walker (17 points) three-pointer left the Gold Rush...
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  Win, two losses open Gold Rush campaign

  date_range Published 14 May 2019

  Titles are not won at opening weekend. That will be key for the Otago Gold Rush to remember, although there is plenty of work to do. Two hefty losses and a win capped its women’s basketball championship opening tournament in Christchurch. It leaves the Gold Rush with the same record...
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  Magic continue winning streak against Saints

  date_range Published 13 May 2019

  The Mid City Magic beat the St Kilda Saints 83-76 to continue its unbeaten run. The club has started the season with three consecutive wins and got out to a fast start against the Saints. It led 28-11 at the end of the first quarter, which set the tempo for...
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  Gold Rush keen to begin title defence

  date_range Published 10 May 2019

    Story: ODT Defending a title is always exciting. For the Otago Gold Rush though, just getting on court and playing is an even more exciting prospect. It is lucky then, that it gets to do that three times across the next three days. The team begins its Women’s Basketball...
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  Younger Teams Demonstrate Their Qualities

  date_range Published 09 May 2019

  Story - ODT Youth once again showed it is no pushover, while the defending champion has issued a statement. Both South Pac OGHS and Andy Bay Kavanagh showed their quality by notching wins. Ajax emerged victorious in the rematch of last year’s final, though. A strong defensive display took it...
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  Initial Sponsors Sought For NBL Bid

  date_range Published 09 May 2019

  For anyone wanting more information please contact franchise spokesperson Angela Ruske at board@otago.basketball  Story: ODT  For a mere $1000 you could own a slice of Otago basketball history. The franchise is appealing to its core fans to help resurrect the region’s national basketball league presence. It has been five years...
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  Under 15 and 17 Otago Zone Qualifiers this Weekend in Invercargill

  date_range Published 08 May 2019

  Under 15 and Under 17 Otago Teams are headed down to Invercargill for Zone Qualifiers.   Otago will be sending 8 boys and girls teams to Southland for the Qualifying tournament this weekend. Scores will be posted after games and potentially photos at the end of the day. The draw is...