The 2024 season for the Central Districts Lions will now live in the history books forever, after they secured their first NBL1 Central women’s championship with a 79-67 victory in a thrilling Grand Final against the Forestville Eagles.
The Lions turned a six-point three quarter time deficit into the 12-point win in a stunning turnaround.
THE CENTRAL DISTRICTS LIONS ARE THE MITSUBISHI MOTORS NBL1 CENTRAL CHAMPIONS ?
— NBL1 (@NBL1) August 10, 2024
Finishing last on the ladder in 2023, they have pulled off one of the biggest season turnarounds ever — winning the club's first title over the Forestville Eagles 79-67. pic.twitter.com/aP892WtROy
Taylah Levy led the way for Central Districts and won Finals MVP with 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
Taylah Levy is the @Nbl1Central Finals MVP ?
— NBL1 (@NBL1) August 10, 2024
With 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, Levy has carried the Lions to their first title in club history. pic.twitter.com/UOiqqdH3n9
The Lions will now represent the NBL1 Central in the Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 National Finals. Click here to buy tickets.
