Durham heading to Trophy Semi-Finals
WBBL Trophy, Group Stage
Caledonia Pride 58-93 Durham Palatinates (8-17, 25-42, 40-63)
Durham Palatinates booked themselves a WBBL Trophy Semi-Final spot after defeating Caledonia Pride 93-58.
The win marks the very first time Durham have ever made a Semi-Final in any WBBL competition, and they will now go on to face the winner of North 2.
Leading scorers – Sian Phillips 13, Hansine Marshall 10, Tia Weledji 10 (Pride) – Monika Bosilj 20, Rudiane Eduardo 18, Theairra Taylor 16 (Palatinates)
Turning point – Durham ended the first period with a comfortable nine point lead over the home side and within the first four minutes of the second quarter went on an 11-4 run which extended their lead to 16 points, practically sealing their first ever Trophy Semi-Final.
Key stat – Durham made sure to share the ball around during the contest with 20 assists and 37 points coming from the bench.
Game hero – Monika Bosilj was a major part of Durham making their first ever Semi-Final, proudcing a 20 point performance along with eight rebounds, three steals and one block.