25 Mar 2017: Archers 58-55 Northumbria

Unforgettable first game at Archers Arena for the Welsh fans

WBBL Championship
Cardiff Met Archers 58 (16,24,44) (Fritz 18, Wagstaff 16, Shanahan 8)
Team Northumbria 55 (16,32,45) (Bonenberger 18, Baraut 16,Gorrell 12)

The first game at the impressive new Archers Arena will never be forgotten by those who were fortunate to attend after Judit Fritz nailed a dramatic late triple to hand the hosts a gripping 58-55 win against Team Northumbria.

With an eye-catching crowd on site for its first WBBL match-up, the supporters inside the Arena were rewarded for their attendance after a nail-biting but exhilarating conclusion – although it had looked like Northumbria might spoil the party.

They went into the locker rooms at the half holding a 32-24 advantage and having thrown a defensive blanket over Archers.

But after making some half-time adjustments, Cardiff got themselves back into the contest, with Sarah Wagstaff instrumental as she supported the game-winning effort of Fritz with 16-points in a dramatic final quarter.

Claudia Baraut posted a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds in defeat.