Pace-Setters Remain Perfect In MissQuote.ie Super League

Photo Credit: Basketball Ireland Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell and FloMAX Liffey Celtics opened up a two-game advantage at the top of the MissQuote.ie Super League, staying unbeaten by beating both last season’s finalists DCU Mercy and The Address UCC Glanmire. “We are very happy to maintain our winning run against a very tough DCU Mercy team,”said Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell …

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Las Vegas Aces Clinch Back-to-Back WNBA Championship Titles

The Las Vegas Aces made history by winning back-to-back WNBA championships in a thrilling Game 4 against the New York Liberty. A’ja Wilson led the Aces with 24 points and 16 rebounds, earning the 2023 Finals MVP. Despite missing key players Chelsea Gray and Kiah Stokes due to injuries, the Aces defeated the New York Liberty 70-69 in Game 4 …

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Iowa Sets Women’s Basketball Attendance Record at 55,646

In a historic moment for women’s sports, the University of Iowa women’s basketball team shattered the all-time attendance record as they faced off against DePaul in a charity exhibition game, dubbed the “Crossover at Kinnick.” The game took place at Kinnick Stadium, the renowned home of the Hawkeyes’ football team. An incredible 55,646 fans filled the stadium, nearly doubling the …

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Brunell and Liffey Celtics tied at top of MissQuote.ie Super League

Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell and FloMAX Liffey Celtics continue to set the pace atop the MissQuote.ie Super League table. FloMax Liffey Celtics secured a solid 84-75 road win over DCU Mercy at the DCU Arena and Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell had 29 points to spare in a 97-68 win over Ulster University. Third-placed SETU Waterford Wildcats returned to winning ways …

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Over 50,000 fans expected to shatter women’s basketball attendance record in Iowa

The all-time women’s basketball attendance record is expected to be shattered 8 p.m. Irish time Sunday evening (Oct. 15) when fans arrive for the “Crossover at Kinnick,” an exhibition game between University of Iowa and DePaul. The game will take place outdoors in the Kinnick Stadium, typically home to Iowa’s Hawkeyes football team. Over 52,000 tickets have been sold, with …

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Brunell and Liffey Celtics remain unbeaten in MissQuote.ie Super League

Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell remain top of the MissQuote.ie Super League, thanks to an 86-36 road win at newly promoted Portlaoise Panthers. Jayla Nacole Johnson was the top scorer in the game with 20 points and Kyaja Victoria Williams had 17 points and 11 rebounds, while in-form Ireland captain Edel Thornton racked up 15 points and eight rebounds. Head coach …

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WNBA players cheer wildly for women in business in Deloitte ad

As the Las Vegas Aces face-off with the New York Liberty in the best-of-five WNBA finals series starting Sunday, Oct. 8, Deloitte’s postseason ad campaign has celebrated women in basketball and in business as new findings show exactly how key playing sport is to women’s professional success. Current WNBA players Diana Taurasi (Phoenix Mercury) and Sydney Colson (Las Vegas Aces) …

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Golden State Warriors Announce New WNBA Expansion Team in the Bay Area

The WNBA recently confirmed that the Golden State Warriors, renowned for their success in the NBA, have been approved as an expansion franchise, set to debut in the 2025 season. The addition of the Bay Area franchise marks the first expansion of the WNBA since 2008 when the Atlanta Dream joined the league, and is a testament to the league’s …

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Waterford Wildcats off to winning start in MissQuote.ie Super League

SETU Waterford Wildcats, DCU Mercy, and Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell are the early pace-setters in the MissQuote.ie Super League, with each making it two from two to start the season. Waterford Wildcats ran out 99-52 winners against the Trinity Meteors, Sarah Hickey once again impressing with 31 points in their victory, while sister Kate was also singled out ofr praise …

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Waterford Wildcats Defeat Reigning Champions The Address UCC Glanmire

SETU Waterford Wildcats picked up an 80-75 win at defending MissQuote.ie Super League champions The Address UCC Glanmire on the opening weekend of the new season. Ireland international Sarah Hickey was to the fore in their victory with 23 points, while their new signing Myia Clark hit 18 points in their victory on Sunday. SETU Waterford Wildcats head coach, Tommy …

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