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Nine-time WNBL championship team based in Canberra, Australia. #GoBIG 🏀

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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
#WNBL20 CHAMPIONS. The UC Capitals have gone back-to-back, winning their ninth WNBL Championship at AIS Arena after defeating the Southside Flyers 71-68. Thank you, Canberra – we love this city. #GoBIG
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
6 years
#WNBL19 CHAMPIONS. The UC Capitals defeat Adelaide Lightning 93 - 73 and secure their first championship in 9 years in front of a sold out AIS Arena. It doesn't get much better than this feeling 🏆 #GoBIG #WNBL19Finals
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
Kia Nurse has been crowned the UC Capitals Most Valuable Player after taking out the Suzy Batkovic Medalist, awarded to the league's MVP. Congratulations @KayNurse11 !
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
2 years
Signing news! ✍️ We've secured the signature of WNBA rookie, Rae Burrell! "I have heard the UC Capitals are a strong team that is family oriented and hard working. I am so excited to be joining the team!" @WNBL More:
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
@KayNurse11 has become the first import to win the Suzy Batkovic Medal for the @WNBL 's Most Valuable Player. In her second season in the WNBL, the 23-year-old Canadian was the league's leading scorer averaging 21.3 points per game. #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
The moment the MVP shot the clutch three that won the UC Capitals the Championship and brought the house down. 🏆 #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
Congratulations to @OliviaEpoupa for taking out the Rachael Sporn Grand Final MVP after putting up 16 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists tonight. #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
8 months
Happy birthday Monica!! 💙
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@UCCapitals
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6 years
#BREAKING : @KayNurse11 is coming back to Canberra 😏 #GoBIG
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
2 years
We’re thrilled to announce Kristen Veal as the new Head Coach of the UC Capitals for the next two seasons! As a former player and now coach, Veal brings a wealth of experience to the team! Read more about her appointment, here:
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
A championship, a WNBL MVP award and days away from entering another grand final series... Not a bad 50 games for @KayNurse11 . #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
9 months
Feels today 🥳
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
BACK TO BACK CHAMPIONS 💙🖤💙🖤
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
24 points in 21 minutes. @KayNurse11 went from being in a boot Friday night after suffering a minor ankle injury during practice, to playing one of her most outstanding games this season the next day. She's bold, determined and our Round 7 KJR Player of The Game. #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
What a game 🔥🔥 Kelsey Griffin - 22 points, 20 rebounds Kia Nurse - 28 points, 7 rebounds Keely Froling - 22 points, 11 rebounds #WNBL20 #GoBIG
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
The UC Capitals have secured their spot in the grand final and will take on the Southside Flyers for the championship. #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
4 years
Good luck to Jade Melbourne who will be completing her final Year 12 exam today... which will be supervised by Kelsey Griffin. It's handy when your teammate is also a teacher!
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
6 years
The UC Capitals have just hit full strength. Meet our last player to return from injury, Kristy Wallace. Watch Kristy play this Friday night at the NCCC as we take on Dandenong. Tickets here: #GoBIG #wnbl19
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
One down, one to go. The UC Caps could win a back to back championship this Wednesday night at AIS Arena. Have you got your tickets? #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
6 years
The UC Capitals have secured Game 1 of the @WNBL Grand Final Series against the Adelaide Lightning in front of 4120 people at the AIS Arena. The energy right now is unbelievable – what an atmosphere Canberra has created tonight! #GoBIG #WNBL19 #WNBL19Finals @WNBL
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
Kia Nurse, @WNBL Player of The Week for Round 5. 👌 #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
Our eight championship banners hanging from the AIS Arena.
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
We'd like to give a BIG shout out to our fans who don't just say they support women's sport, but who purchase memberships and tickets, rep our t-shirts and jerseys, listen and share our stories and continually show our world-class players love and respect. #IWD2020 #GoBIG
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
Goodbye and good luck to the back-to-back champion, the first import to be crowned the WNBL MVP, and one of the most talented players in the world. We hope to see you back in Canberra - if not next season, then someday 😉 #GoBIG @KayNurse11
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
The MVP from downtown with 1.4 seconds left 😭 #WNBL20 #GoBIG @KayNurse11
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
2 years
Can we all just take a second and watch this? 🤯🤯🤯 #wnbl #biggerbetter
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆...🏆😍 #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
2 years
All the feels 💙
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
6 years
"All eyes were on Kia Nurse and there was a good reason for it. But ask her about her three-point clinic and game-high 31 points and she will offer up a simple observation - 'have you seen my teammates? Do you know who they are?'" #wnbl19 @KayNurse11
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
French connection in Canberra! @OliviaEpoupa met former NBA player @theborisdiaw at the AIS today.
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
The UC Caps get it done ✅ Kia Nurse - 25 points Olivia Epoupa - 19 points and 10 rebounds Kelsey Griffin - 7 points, 12 rebounds and 7 steals. #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
Nurse opened with 10 points in less than three minutes and then went on to hit six consecutive threes. #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
The Kellie Abrams Defensive Player of the Year Award is presented to @OliviaEpoupa . Epoupa instilled fear in opposition guards and whilst often not tasked with guarding top scorers, her impact was felt through her steals, deflections and, despite her size, her rebounding.
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
8 years
After 17 seasons, 363 games, 3 championships and 1 Commonwealth Games gold medal, @CarlyJWilson7 has retired. Thanks for the memories Willo
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
The UC Capitals have been named Team of The Year tonight at the #CBRSportsAwards ! #GoBIG @SportandRecCBR
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
6 years
Singing our victory song after claiming a spot in the grand final felt pretty damn good, but the moment we hit the ground back in Canberra - it's back to work. We're about to go bigger. Shout out to Elizajane Loader who wrote these lyrics! 💙🖤 #GoBIG #DreamBIG #WNBL19
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
@KayNurse11 has been named @WNBL Player of The Week, averaging 28 points for Round 14 👊 #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
3 years
Congratulations to @BrittBundlez on being named the @WNBL ’s 2021-22 Robyn Maher Defensive Player of the Year. Well deserved after claiming the WNBL Golden Hands award (steals + assists – turnovers) and averaging 5.19 assists over her 16 games played. 👏
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
2 years
Give it up for the UC Capitals’ Most Valuable Player, Jade Melbourne! Jade's being recognised for her significant positive impact on the team's performance. She consistently demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership & integrity. #wnbl #biggerbetter | @allhomes
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
2 years
Happy Friday and happy signing day!🥳 We are THRILLED to announce Jade Melbourne has signed on with the UC Capitals for a further two seasons! In the words of Jadeo, she's one 'happy cappie' 🧢 #wnbl #biggerbetter
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
2 years
Make way for Rae 😤 #wnbl #biggerbetter
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
@KayNurse11 with 17 points and 5 treys in the first half against the Southside Flyers last night 🔥🔥 #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
6 years
Congrats to the @canberratimes on taking out Best Newspaper Coverage at the @WNBL Awards last night. Very well deserved after following along with our club's many stories this season & ensuring the WNBL (& women's sport more broadly) had fair and equal coverage. #GoBIG
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
4 years
JUST IN: Congratulations to Maddison Rocci on being named in the Australian Opals squad for the first time this morning, joining Capitals captains Marianna Tolo and Kelsey Griffin. Read more:
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
3 years
She’s tough! @Griffinkelsey23
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
4 years
JUST ANNOUNCED: Maddison Rocci will join captains Marianna Tolo and Kelsey Griffin in the first Australian Opals training camp of 2021 next month in Queensland. Congratulations to all!
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
2 years
UC CAPITALS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an unbelievable feeling, and what an amazing effort from every single player and coach! #wnbl #biggerbetter
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
4 years
Happy birthday @OliviaEpoupa 💙
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
4 years
Racism has no place in our world. The UC Capitals stand with the Warriors Basketball Club and would like to invite the Sienna, Kathryn and their team to our first game of #WNBL21 free of charge. Don’t lose your love for the game 💙
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
6 years
CANBERRA, mark Saturday February 9 on your calendars. We’re going to the grand final and we’re playing Adelaide Lightning for the championship at AIS Arena. Tickets on sale Monday, February 4. #GoBIG #DreamBIG #wnbl19 #WNBL19Finals
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
2 years
This team! 💙
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
This time next week, @KayNurse11 will be back in CBR just three days out from Game 1. Don't miss the season opener -
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
3 years
It's a good week for @jade_melbourne ! The 19-year-old is the youngest player that has today been named in the Australian Opals squad ahead of the FIBA World Cup next year. 👏
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
Oh, okay. Season-highs from Kia Nurse (33 pts) and Olivia Epoupa (15), and career-highs from Maddy Rocci (19) and Alex Delaney (13). Tolo and Epoupa with double-doubles. All eight players on the score sheet. #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
6 years
Caps take out the win for Semi-Final 1 as Kia Nurse destroys with 31pts alongside Leilani Mitchell with 24pts. What an atmosphere in AIS Arena tonight! #GoBIG #wnbl19 @WNBL @ChemistWhouse
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
Who else is losing their mind over @KayNurse11 with that 17 point half?🤑 #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
@KayNurse11 on the front page today. #WNBL20
@canberratimes
Canberra Times
5 years
Here's today's front page, featuring stories from @kirstenlawsonCT and @cadenhelmers
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
4 years
She shall now be called Jade Canberra
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
Last night was the second game in a row this 165cm Point Guard, the smallest on the team, grabbed 12 rebounds. 🤭 #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
2 years
We're delighted to announce Nicole Munger's signed on with the UC Capitals for season 23/24! 💙 “There are really special things going on here in Canberra and I think that's starting with Vealy and everybody in the organisation through to the players" ✍️
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
6 years
@KayNurse11 killing it!! See her in action this Sunday, Oct 21. Tickets:
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
4 years
Of course, we're not doing this without @KeelyFroling ! Read more: #GoBIG #WNBL21
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
2 years
Burrell meant business tonight. #wnbl #biggerbetter
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
Our members couldn't look past @OliviaEpoupa as the KJR Player of The Game for semi-final game one. With a season-high for points and a double-double, Epoupa may be the smallest on the court but she's often the one with the biggest moves. Bravo 👏👏 #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
7 years
SIGNING ANNOUNCEMENT: We're excited to unveil Olympian and @WNBL champion Leilani Mitchell as our newest recruit for the 2018/19 #WNBL season. Welcome, Leilani! #UCCaps #WeAreUCCaps
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
“As a basketball player I was always told to ‘control the controllable’... Finding a way to support those in need during the darkest of times is controllable," said @KayNurse11 . #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
4 years
Congratulations @OliviaEpoupa ⚡️
@PhoenixMercury
Phoenix Mercury
4 years
OFFICIAL: We've signed Olivia Epoupa and Sara Blicavs to training camp contracts✍️ 📰
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
2 years
Congratulations to Caps MVP Jade Melbourne on being named in the WNBL All-Star Second Team! #wnbl #biggerbetter
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
4 years
It wouldn't have been the same without her. Welcome back @MariannaTolo ! Details: #GoBIG #WNBL21
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
2 years
The UC Capitals are thrilled to announce the signing of U.S import Nicole Munger, who has been described as a “blessing in disguise” by Coach Veal. Nicole will be making her debut for the Caps TONIGHT up against Adelaide Lightning! ✍️ @WNBL #biggerbetter
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
3 years
Happy birthday @BrittBundlez !
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
2 years
Waking up, thinking about all the good from last night, especially Rae Burrell who landed 27 points & 5 rebounds 🔥 #wnbl #biggerbetter
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
3 years
Today's headline: Sykes KILLED ‼️
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
1 year
Our thoughts are with Tiana Mangakahia, following the news the Sydney Flames player is going into early retirement due to an ongoing battle with breast cancer. We’re sending you love and strength, Tiana ❤️
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
UC Capitals' Kelsey Griffin AND Kia Nurse have been named in the @WNBL Team of The Week after their standout game on Sunday. #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
3 years
Why did Brittney Sykes choose to sign with the Caps? “They win. I like it,” she laughed, having just joined the team in Canberra this week. Welcome to our city @BrittBundlez ! 📸 Elesa Kurtz via @canberratimes
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
Australia V France! These two will go up against each other in the Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament which tips off in a couple days. #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
GRAND FINAL WEEK IN CANBERRA 💙💙💙 #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
8 months
Tune in to 9Now from 7pm to watch us take on Perth Lynx in our second game of Round 14! 🏀 vs Perth Lynx ⏰7pm AEDT 📍 Bendat Basketball Centre 📺 9Now
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
4 years
Imitation is the greatest form of flattery don't you think @AdelLightning 🤔
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
Over @WNBL Rounds 7 & 8, every home team will wear orange as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign in support of UN Women Australia. Join us in wearing orange to Saturday's game, a symbol for a brighter future free from violence. #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
That's more like it. @KayNurse11 - 23 points, 7 rebounds @MariannaTolo - 22 points, 9 rebounds @OliviaEpoupa - 8 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists & 6 steals #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
4 years
What a performance by Jade Melbourne!
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
“BIGGEST” tickets now sold out for Grand Final Game 2. Let’s pack the palace, Canberra: #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
3 years
Help us welcome Alex Bunton back to the UC Capitals! After overcoming a massive knee injury that saw 11 surgeries, @Bunts1310 is back, better than ever and ready to crush the 2021/22 season! 🏀
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
#BREAKING - @KeelyFroling will play in tomorrow’s game against the Lightning. Despite early advice that she could be sidelined her for up to 6 weeks, Froling will make a return within just 15 days after surgery indicated the injury wasn't severe as first thought. #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
Merry Christmas everyone 🎅 While we're still in the midst of the season, currently preparing for this weekend's double-header on the road, today is all about family and friends. Enjoy!
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
2 years
#12 Rae Burrell
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
“After a couple of years on the bottom of the ladder, you realise how special it is to get to a grand final” – Marianna Tolo This is it, Canberra. Be there as the UC Capitals fight a ninth WNBL Championship 4 March | 7:30PM | AIS Arena: #GoBIG #WNBL20
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
The Player’s Player award is presented to the player, as voted by their peers, for providing leadership, dedication, commitment both on and off the court, and setting the benchmark with regard to work ethic, and team attitude and values. Congratulations @MariannaTolo !
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
3 years
The UC Capitals will wear their Indigenous uniforms for the remainder of the season, including finals, to show that our commitment to reconciliation and the celebration of First Peoples culture and history does not end after this round.
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
2 years
The UC Capitals can confirm that during last night's season opener,, Gemma Potter ruptured her ACL & strained her MCL. Gemma, we know that you will come back from this stronger & with the whole of the Canberra and WNBL community behind you. 💙
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
1 year
Look who's back!! 🥳 We're so excited to announce that Paul Goriss is re-joining the UC Caps in 23/24 as Assistant Coach! "When the opportunity came to come back here and help everyone out, I jumped at it. I'm just here to play my role and help Vealy with whatever she needs."
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
10 months
SOAK IT UP CANBERRA!!!! CAPS CAME TO PLAY 🧢 #biggerbettertogether
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
6 years
@KayNurse11 and Leilani Mitchell have joined us and we are ready to launch the season!
@BMcSport
Brett McKay
6 years
All the pieces in place: @UCCapitals are all on deck, ready to start the WNBL season against Sydney on Friday night..
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
3 years
Due to the COVID rules in WA, Alex Bunton & Kelly Wilson have decided not to travel this weekend as the potential of having to go into quarantine was not something they could put their young families through. The UC Capitals are fully supportive of their choice.
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@UCCapitals
UC Capitals
5 years
The @WNBL leading point scorer, @KayNurse11 .
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