Women’s Indoor Basketball SECOND-ROUND GAMES PRODUCE GOOD PLAY

Press, Volume C, Issue 29503, 3 May 1961, Page 20

Women’s Indoor Basketball SECOND-ROUND GAMES PRODUCE GOOD PLAY

Play in the second round of the women's indoor basketball competitions was of a fairly high standard. Apart from the Rebels-Teachers’ College game, which was dominated by Rebels, the other two senior games were closely contested. Rex A v. Overlanders

The main game of the evening between Overlanders and Rex A produced some very good basketball. Both teams attempted to play controlled basketball and to exploit their Opponents’ weaknesses. The very close zone defence played by Overlanders unsettled the Rex forwards, who attempted to score from under the basket.

N. Tregoning and R. Squibb were responsible for some good saves for Overlanders, and R. Edmonds and M. Neve guarded well for Rex. More accurate shooting by Overlanders proved to be the deciding factor in a game that see-sawed constantly. N. Tregoning goaled very well to give Overlanders the lead in the last few minutes of the game and used her experience to control the play. For Rex, P. Edmonds worked well throughout, scoring from any stray rebound. Top scorers were: Overlanders, N. Tregoning (10), J. Phillips (4); Rex, P. Edmonds (8), D, Entwhistle (6). Rebels A v. Teachers’ College Superior passing and the experienced team play of Rebels was the dominant factor of the Rebels-Teachers’ College game. College gained possession early, but hesitant passing and rather flat-footed movements while on attack lost it the initiative. A tight zone defence played by Rebels was maintained throughout, and in the early stages College made no attempt to penetrate this. A long set shot by S. Mansfield opened the scoring for Rebels, and a rather undeserved foul shot gave College the opportunity to even the score. After this. Rebels played with more determination and with B. Polnton feeding the ball to H. Johnson and B. Rogers, the score mounted rapidly. Attempts by College to use a long, high pass gave B. Rogers and C. Ogilvie ample interceptions.

In the second half, Rebels completely controlled the game. Switt passing round and through the College zone completely demoralised the College defence and only very determined efforts by V. Zacharaissen and L. Dazler allowed College to add to its half-time score.

Top scores were For Rebels: H. Johnson (10) C. Ogilvie (8), S. Mansfield (8) College: U. Zacharaissen (7). Rangiora v. University

After leading Rangiora for most of the game. University completely lapsed in all phases

of play. The sustained pressure of close guarding by the Rangiora guards forced University into too many passing errors.

With H. Bliek and M. Ems combining well. University quickly built up a substantial lead in the first half. Rangiora dominated the rebounds, but found it could do little with the ball when it gained possession.

The second half found a complete reversal in play, with very poor passing and shooting by University. Rangiora was quick to take advantage of this, and with L. Rotlinson moving well and dominating the rebounds, there were more opportunities for Rangiora to score. Over-eager guarding and poor passing marred the game for most of this spell, until V. Fiddler put the issue out of doubt with some fine shots and Rangiora finally won the game. Top scorers were:— Rangiora: L. Rolllnson (B),V. Fiddler (6). University: H Blick (11), M. Elms (8). Results:— A Grade.—Rebels A 36, Teachers’ College 9 Overlanders 20. Rex A 17; Rangtora 22, University 19. B Grade.—Burnham 12. Wigram 8; Taxes 32, N.A.C. 2: Stars A 34. Rebels B 18! Teachers' College B 12. Y Girls A 14; Rex C 16, Y Girls B 4; Rebels C 24. Stars B 4.