Jersey Night at the Essex Sports Arena. Which means fans are encouraged to wear their fave replica basketball vest.
Brrr. It’s a bit chilly for short-sleeves, let alone a vest. I opted for the black RUBBER rain mac instead.
I wasn’t invited on to centre court at the interval to parade my finest fashion wear.
Their loss.
The Rebels women got off to a dynamite start at home to a strong Oaklands Wolves. Rebs put 19 points up on the board before the Wolves were able to reply.
Everything seemed to be going the way of the home team. All the free throws were sunk, whilst Oakland looked nervy from the free throw line
A 31-11 lead for the Rebs at the end of the first quarter looked like game over already.
The pace picked up in the second. Wolves refused to fade away, with the score pegged back 50-38 to the Rebs at the break.
Natalie Chou was outstanding for the home team. She dominated every area of the court - in attack, defence and everything in-between.
Olivia Forster meanwhile played a fiery game. She was in the face of her opponents and wasn’t about to be intimidated by some rather big and bruising Oakland players.
The away team did manage a comeback of sorts in the third. They took it to a five point game - which was a little too close for comfort.
The Rebs were tested in the final quarter. In previous season they would have collapsed. But not so the Rebs of 2025.
They dug deep and left the court with a fantastic 92-78 home win.
Up the Rebs!
