Mystics ease to road win to open 2018.
WBBL Championship
BA London Lions 45-70 Manchester Mystics (7-16, 20-40, 33-52)
Manchester Mystics recorded their first win of 2018 after easing to a road win against BA London Lions.
All five starters hit double figures for the visitors as they improve to a 6-3 league record.
Leading scorers – Cotton 14, Ellmore 10, Glenn 7 (Lions) – Roscoe 18, Chaloner 16, Jones 15 (Mystics)
Turning point – Mystics set the tone on defence in the opening period, holding their opponents to just seven points and they were able to open up a commanding 20-point advantage at half-time.
Key stat – BA’s offence was stifled as they were held to 25% shooting from the floor with Mystics fuelled by their starting five.
Game hero(es) – Sam Roscoe had 14 of her game-high 18 points at the half with Georgia Jones producing an impressive all-round display with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists in the win.