
Fowler-Nembhard Near-Flawless as West Coast Fever Edge Thunderbirds for Ninth Straight Win
Jamaican star Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard produced a near-flawless shooting display on Friday night to lead the West Coast Fever to their ninth consecutive win, edging the Adelaide Thunderbirds 68-63 in front of 8,832 passionate fans.
Fowler-Nembhard was dominant in the circle, scoring 62 goals from 64 attempts, including one from two in Super Shot range, as Fever held their nerve in the decisive final quarter after the teams were locked at 51-all at three-quarter time. Her compatriot Shanice Beckford chipped in with one goal and a vital super shot, adding creativity and pace in attack.