Kate Oliver returned to the WBBL with 26 points to lead Leicester Riders into the Cup Semi-Finals.

WBBL Cup, Quarter-Finals

Oaklands Wolves 65-83 Leicester Riders (10-26, 28-42, 48-58)

Leicester Riders advanced to the Semi-Finals of the WBBL Cup after seeing off Oaklands Wolves on the road.

Jesper Sundberg’s side joined Sheffield in the last four with a convincing display as they returned to action.

Leading scorers – Roya Rustamzada 12, Lauren Milligan/Beth Sarson/Meg Pritchard 10 (Wolves) – Kate Oliver 26, Holly Winterburn 20, Rebeca Navarro 10 (Riders)

Turning point – The Riders made a strong start with 26 points in the opening quarter to gain control in the contest. Oaklands fought back in the third, but an 8-2 run from the visitors helped secure the result.

Game hero – Oliver helped fire the Riders into the last four of the Cup with a 26-point haul to mark her return to the club in style.