Jewels upset undefeated Flames 93-85 in Launceston debut
Tasmania's new WNBL team beat the league's undefeated Sydney Flames 93-85 in their Launceston home game.
The Tasmania Jewels won their second game and second city debut on Saturday at the Silverdome in Launceston. Sydney Flames arrived with a 4-0 record and the league's best form.
The Flames led by nine points early on, but Tasmania's three-point shooters took over. Katie Deeble sparked a run with two deep threes in the second half.
Skipper Darcee Garbin hit three threes in the third quarter to give the hosts a 10-point lead. Despite being outrebounded, Tasmania's shooting and turnover defence held firm to claim a 93-85 win.
Fans in eucalypt green packed the venue to support the state's newest team.
- Jewels 93, Flames 85
- Final score
- 4-0
- Flames' record on arrival
- nine points
- Flames' early lead
- Silverdome, Launceston
- Venue
Why it mattersTasmania now has two wins from two debuts, showing the team is built to compete in the WNBL's opening weeks.
AustraliaTasmanians have another home team to follow; the Jewels play games across the state like the JackJumpers do in the NBL.
Corroborated bytheadvocate.com.au
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