B. Braun Sheffield Hatters are back within two wins of the top of the Women’s British Basketball League Championship following a dominant win at home against Durham Palatinates, with a 91-62 score line.
Starting Fives:
B. Braun Sheffield Hatters: Carla Drennan, Georgia Gayle, Emma Eichmeyer, Desiree Ramos, Madison Washington.
Durham Palatinates: Janika Griffith Wallace, Elle Hendershot, Sophie Klassen, Katie Bennett, Harriet Ottewill-Soulsby.
First Half
Durham won the jump ball and used it to their early advantage by scoring in the first 15 seconds of the game.
This was short-lived; however, the Hatters found their rhythm quickly and took the lead before leading by 14 at the end of the opening period.
The second quarter was a lot closer between the two sides, but the Palatinates could not close to gap to the Hatters, who extended their advantage by a solitary point going into the half.
Second Half
The third period followed the same trend as the two which had preceeded it, and with a commanding lead going into the final period, the Hatters showed no mercy as they had their highest-scoring quarter of the game in the fourth to see out a 29-point win.
Sheffield continue to build momentum and consolidate their good form ahead of the looming post-season, with lots still to play for in the race for Playoff seeding.
Player of the Game
The UNBEATABLE Player of the Game went to Hatters homgrown hooper Georgia Gayle, who led the charge for her side with a well-rounded contribution of 16 points, seven assists and three rebounds.
| Team | Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
| Sheffield Hatters | Georgia Gayle | 16 | 3 | 7 |
| Sheffield Hatters | Emma Eichmeyer | 14 | 4 | 4 |
| Durham Palatinates | Janika Griffith Wallace | 24 | 4 | 1 |
| Durham Palatinates | Harriet Ottewill-Soulsby | 13 | 4 | 5 |
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