Saturday 8th March, 2025
Scores and headlines.
BASKETBALL
NCAA March Madness, Tournament 1/4 Finals
Superstar Juju Watkins had 31pt in USC’s win
Lauren Betts had a double double for UCLA
Kentucky lost despite Georgia Amoore’s 29pt
Hannah Hidalgo 25pt in Notre Dam’s win
Unrivaled, US
LACES BC (73) - PHANTOM (59)
LUNAR OWLS (66) - ROSE BC (56)
TENNIS
Indian Wells, Day 3
Jess Pegula, Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, Elina Svitolina and Mirra Andreeva were among those to progress to Round of 32 today
FOOTBALL
A-League
NEWCASTLE JETS (1) - SYDNEY FC (0)
ADELAIDE UTD (1) - C.C MARINERS (1)
Sheridan Gallagher’s goal gave the Jets victory, while Adelaide import Erin Healy continued her incredible form with a goal for the Reds
NWSL, US
Washington Spirit had revenge on Orlando Pride for last season’s decider by winning today’s pre season Challenge Cup 4-2 on penalties after scores were 1-1
Meanwhile Matildas keeper Mackenzie Arnold has been named co-captain at Portland Thorns
GOLF
LPGA Blue Bay, China
With one round to play, Cassie Porter is tied for second (-7), just two off the lead, with Minjee Lee one shot further back (-6)
RUGBY UNION
Super W
QLD REDS (22) - FIJIANA (19)
WARATAHS (26) - FORCE (21)
BRUMBIES (36) - PASIFIKA (17)
Aussie 7s stars Bella Nasser and Kahli Henwood came on as subs for the Reds. Force led Waratahs by 9 with 11 minutes to go before two late NSW tries.
NETBALL
Super Netball
Diamonds star Kiera Austin has been named Melbourne Vixens vice-captain, deputising to longtime skipper Kate Moloney
ATHLETICS
WA State Titles
14yr old Emilia Reed broke Torrie Lewis’ Under 16 100m National record at the WA State titles today