UC Capitals v Geelong Venom
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Canberra Capitals
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One last ride for this group of Caps as they take on the Geelong Venom in the final round of the 25/26 WNBL season.
It’s been an up and down season for the Capitals featuring some incredible highs, and some really forgettable lows.
It’s been a season where we got to experience some of the most euphoric game-winners the league has ever seen, and on the flip side, some very unlucky injuries to key players seemingly one after another.
Nevertheless, here we are with one last game. While the goal of making the finals was shattered with last Tuesday’s loss to the Flyers, we want to finish off on a high note and salvage fifth spot on the ladder and carry that momentum and optimism into the offseason.
Keys to the game
- Empty the clip: During Tuesday’s game, the Caps came out firing and ended the game with their best three-point shooting performance of the season in terms of makes (13) and volume (30). It’s the last game of the season, might as well go out firing – we’ll need it anyway to beat the in-form Venom.
- Win the frontcourt battle: While the Caps will be undermanned with Kadi sitting out with a sore achilles, Z and Teige must find a way to win the frontcourt battle against Mackenzie Holmes and Alissa Pili. In the Caps two wins against the Venom this season, the Caps frontcourt outplayed their Venom counterparts both times.
- Have fun: It’s been a trying season for the team and while the disappointment of not making the Finals still stings, you want to end on a win. It’s the last game this group will ever play together, let’s play loose, have fun and celebrate the relationships built this season with one last win.
Key matchup
Jade Melbourne v Shyla Heal: There will be fireworks when two of Australia’s best young guards square off in this season finale, with both looking to finish the season strong.
| Pos | Team | Played | Points | Won | Lost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Townsville Fire | 22 | 1866 | 18 | 4 |
| 2 |  |
Perth Lynx | 22 | 1839 | 17 | 5 |
| 3 |  |
Bendigo Spirit | 22 | 1696 | 16 | 6 |
| 4 |  |
Southside Melbourne Flyers | 22 | 1756 | 10 | 12 |
| 5 |  |
UC Capitals | 22 | 1577 | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | |
Geelong Venom | 22 | 1692 | 7 | 15 |
| 7 |  |
Adelaide Lighting | 22 | 1632 | 6 | 16 |
| 8 |  |
Sydney Flames | 22 | 1658 | 6 | 16 |
Canberra Capitals
Emme
Shearer
| Height | 183CM |
| Date of Birth | 22/01/2002 |
| Position | guard |
Teige
Morrell
| Height | 190CM |
| Date of Birth | 8/12/1995 |
| Position | centre |
Sharn
Hayward
| Height | 168CM |
| Date of Birth | 30/01/2002 |
| Position | guard |
Jade
Melbourne
| Height | 177CM |
| Date of Birth | 18/08/2002 |
| Position | guard |
Abby
Solway
| Height | 166CM |
| Date of Birth | 24/03/2003 |
| Position | guard |
Zara
Russell
| Height | 185CM |
| Date of Birth | 23/06/2007 |
| Position | forward |
Monique
Bobongie
| Height | 178CM |
| Date of Birth | 27/12/2006 |
| Position | guard |
Nicole
Munger
| Height | 178CM |
| Date of Birth | 19/08/1997 |
| Position | guard |
Nyadiew
Puoch
| Height | 190CM |
| Date of Birth | 23/06/2004 |
| Position | forward |
Zitina
Aokuso
| Height | 194CM |
| Date of Birth | 23/11/1998 |
| Position | centre |
Jayda
Clark
| Height | 183CM |
| Date of Birth | 19/07/2005 |
| Position | guard |
Isa
Brancatisano
| Height | 170CM |
| Date of Birth | 11/9/1994 |
| Position | guard |
Lilly
Rotunno
| Position | guard |
Jaz
Shelley
| Position | guard |
Elissa
Brett
| Position | guard |
Georgia
Taylor
| Position | guard |
Taylor
Mole
| Position | guard |
Mackenzie
Clinch Hoycard
| Position | forward |
Shyla
Heal
| Position | guard |
Alissa
Pili
| Position | forward |
Mackenzie
Holmes
| Position | forward |
