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Lightning edge Firebirds in Super Netball, Wallam stars in 63-62 victory
Sunshine Coast Lightning defeated the Queensland Firebirds 63-62 in a physical Super Netball match. Donnell Wallam's performance, including crucial supershots, helped secure Lightning's eighth consecutive win against their state rivals.
The Sunshine Coast Lightning narrowly defeated the Queensland Firebirds by a single point in a hard-fought match. Both teams faced challenges with player injuries and physical play during the contest. Firebird Kelly Jackson sustained a bloody nose, adding to the intensity of the match. Donnell Wallam's performance earned her the MVP title, contributing significantly to the Lightning's comeback victory. The Lightning's Wallam/Cara Koenen connection proved more effective than the Firebirds, who lost a six-point lead. Courtney Bruce, despite a heavily strapped calf, applied intense pressure on Firebirds' goal shooter Mary Cholhok.
Key Facts
- Sunshine Coast Lightning defeated Queensland Firebirds 63-62.
- Donnell Wallam was named MVP.
- The match was the 50th national league match for Wallam.
- Mary Cholhok of the Firebirds shot 70%, scoring 48 of 68 attempts.
- Kelly Jackson of the Firebirds suffered a bloody nose during the game.
- Lightning secured their eighth consecutive Super Netball win over the Firebirds.
- Wallam scored 48 points from 63 attempts, including two supershots.
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- Fox Sports — Super Netball 2026 scores: Donnell Wallam supershot in Sunshine Coast Lightning vs Queensland Firebirds, Kelly Jackson bloody nose