Rockingham Flames back with a point to prove after winning against East Perth Eagles

It’s been a rocky start to the 2023 season for the Rockingham Flames women’s team but they got the win they needed against the East Perth Eagles on Saturday. The Flames had lost their opening three games of the season while still awaiting the arrival of key players. They couldn’t afford to go 0-4 as they took on the Eagles at Herb Graham Recreation Centre. It was the East Perth Eagles that took the lead in the first quarter 25-19. East Perth racked up 21 turnovers but were able to outrebound the Flames 55 to 51, and shot 15/38 from downtown opposed to 5/25. It wasn’t until the thrilling fourth quarter that forced the game into overtime and then the extra period, that the Flames kicked into overdrive to claim the 89-83 victory. Perth Lynx WNBL point guard Tayah Burrows finished with 22 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and five steals for Rockingham. Casey Samuels on debut delivered 33 points, eight boards and four steals. Opal Mader contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds against her former club with Teyla Evans adding 12 points and 10 boards. Torresin finished with 19 points, 16 rebounds and four assists for East Perth before going off hurt. Sylwia Bujniak contributed 17 points, four boards and three assists and Tessa Morrison 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists. The Rockingham Flames will take on the Cockburn Cougars at Mike Barnett Sports Complex on April 21 at 8.30pm.