Jones catches fire as Mystics sink Hatters
WBBL Championship
Manchester Mystics 71-57 Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters (29-15, 44-24, 54-42)
Manchester Mystics turned the light off on the feint title hopes of Hatters as a rapid fire start and the brilliance of Georgia Jones took them to victory.
It was a big win for Mystics against the team above them in the table, with the hosts now looking a lock for 4th spot and home advantage in the Play-Offs.
Leading scorers – Georgia Jones 30. Sam Roscoe 15, Evelyn Ovner 14 (Mystics); Sarah Toeaina 18, Alison Gorrell 16, Luiana Livulo 10 (Hatters)
Turning point – There wasn’t one as Mystics came out from the tip with all guns blazing, racked up an early lead and never looked back.
Key stat – Hatters were trashed 66-42 on the boards and only made 20 of 68 from the floor.
Game hero(es) – What an amazing show from Jones who played the full 40 minutes, didn’t spill the ball once and racked up 30 points, 12 boards, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks.