The Adelaide Lightning return home for their final regular-season game following a five-point loss in Melbourne, preparing for a rematch with the Southside Melbourne Flyers at the Spark House.
Adelaide showed they can match Southside for long stretches, leading at halftime and holding a fourth-quarter advantage before late execution proved decisive. With a full week to reset, the Lightning will look to turn those lessons into action on home floor.
Southside arrive in Adelaide following a demanding road stretch, travelling to Canberra midweek to face the Canberra Capitals as they continue their push to keep finals hopes alive.
Flyers captain Cayla George (née Francis) is expected to again draw strong personal support in Adelaide, adding another layer to the Spark House atmosphere, where Lightning fans have consistently created a high-pressure environment for visiting teams.
Matchups to Watch
Sania Feagin v Cayla George
The frontcourt battle looms large, with Feagin’s physical presence and rebounding central to Adelaide’s chances, while George’s ability to stretch the floor and dictate matchups remains key for Southside.
Steph Talbot v Isabelle Bourne
On the wing, Talbot’s all-around impact meets Bourne’s defensive pressure and transition threat, highlighted by Bourne’s four-block performance in the previous meeting.
With energy, execution, and momentum likely to decide the outcome, Adelaide will look to harness the Spark House crowd and finish the regular season with a statement performance at home.
SPARK HOUSE. ONE MORE TIME
The regular season finishes at home, and the Adelaide Lightning are ready to light up the Spark House.
This one’s about energy. It’s about noise.
It’s about turning the Spark House into the most uncomfortable place in the league for a visiting team fighting for finals.
Fast starts. Big plays. Late-game moments.
And a crowd that lifts every defensive stop, every hustle play, every momentum swing.
🎟️ Be there. Be loud. Bring the noise.
This is the final chance to experience Spark House energy in the regular season — and it matters. Limited Tickets available here
Adelaide Lightning vs Southside Melbourne Flyers
📅 Sunday 8 February 2026
⏰ Tip Off 12.00pm ACDT
📍 SA State Basketball Centre
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