UBL Extra E8: Quarter-Final Thrillers and Semi-Final Preview | 2026 UBL

The New Balance UBL finals arrived with overtime, late-game drama, dominant performances and some of the best basketball of the 2026 season.

Episode 8 of UBL Extra wraps up all the action from the men’s and women’s quarter-finals, including Newcastle’s overtime victory, Sydney’s battle with Curtin, Melbourne’s final-seconds thriller and Sharna Thompson’s 40-point performance for Tasmania.

We break down the key results and standout players before looking ahead to the semi-finals, where places in the 2026 New Balance UBL Grand Finals are on the line. Watch the semi-finals live on UniSportTV, with the Grand Finals live and free on 7plus.

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