Boomers, Opals London-bound Visit Bet365 Save For Later Posted by Lorenzo Gahol 10 Sep 2011 Tweet The Opals are headed to London Related Articles See all FIBA Oceania Championship news Share it Pin It The Australian men's and women's basketball teams are heading to next year's London Olympics. This was made possible after they beat their respective New Zealand counterparts in the FIBA Oceania Championship in Brisbane last night.The Boomers breezed past the Tall Blacks 81-64 while the Opals trimmed the Tall Ferns 92-73. Brad Newley led the way for the men's team with 12 points, six rebounds and three assists. Andrew Ogilvy added 11 points while Aleks Maric had nine points and eight rebounds. Kirk Penney led New Zealand with 17 points.The Opals, meanwhile, drew big numbers from Suzy Batkovic, Abby Bishop and Elyse Penaluna as they swept the Tall Ferns in their best-of-three series. Batkovic finished with 19 points and nine rebounds while Elyse Penaluna had 17 points and eight rebounds. Penaluna added 17 points and eight rebounds. Natalie Taylor and Micaela Cocks led New Zealand with 17 points each. Read our Bet365 review Get your £200 free bet at bet365 now Like Like Post to wall 141 Reads All Basketball News Recent Basketball Articles Boomers, Opals London-bound10 Sep 2011The Australian men's and women's basketball teams are heading to next year's London Olympics. This New Zealand v Australia live streaming basketball preview and tips (10:30 GMT)08 Sep 2011Australia targets London Olympics berth in FIBA Oceania Championship New Zealand v Australia live streaming basketball preview and tips (08:15 GMT)08 Sep 2011Australia out to finish off New Zealand in FIBA Oceania Women's Championship More Stories Recent Articles 21:00 Carling Zest Maiden NH Flat Race (Conditional Jockeys And Amateur Riders)23 May 201221:00 Carling Zest Maiden NH Flat Race (Conditional Jockeys And Amateur Riders) 20:50 Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle23 May 201220:50 Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle 20:40 Cleveragh Flat Race23 May 201220:40 Cleveragh Flat Race 20:30 bet365 Handicap Chase23 May 201220:30 bet365 Handicap Chase 20:20 Ladbrokes Novices' Hurdle23 May 201220:20 Ladbrokes Novices' Hurdle 20:10 Corner House Bar Ballymoate Mares Handicap Hurdle (81-123)23 May 201220:10 Corner House Bar Ballymoate Mares Handicap Hurdle (81-123) More Stories Tags Abby Bishop, Aleks Maric, Andrew Ogilvy, Australia, Australia V New Zealand, Brad Newley, Brisbane, Elyse Penaluna, FIBA Oceania Championship, Kirk Penney, Micaela Cocks, Natalie Taylor, New Zealand, Suzy Batkovic
