Barr seals thriller from the free-throw line

PORTLAND Coasters basketballer Tyleah Barr is having an impressive season with the Warrnambool Mermaids in their division one women Big V campaign, including sealing Saturday’s match against Mildura with two late free throws.

By Rani Kane

July 02, 2023 | 8:00 AM

HEYWOOD-based basketballer Tyleah Barr hasn’t let injury prevent her ascension in the Big V Warrnambool Mermaids program, with the youngster slotting two free throws in their underdog victory against Mildura on Saturday to seal the game.

With 30 seconds left the Mermaids were up by two points, with Barr sent to the line after a foul for two free throws where she slotted both to finish Mildura, 77-73.