Semi-finalists end Trophy Group Stage on a winning note

Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters, Sevenoaks Suns, Leicester Riders and Newcastle Eagles all picked up victories as the Trophy Group Stage nears its conclusion.

The Hatters ended atop of North 2 with a perfect 4-0 record having seen off Nottingham Wildcats 75-69 – thanks to 25 points from Sarah Toeaina – to progress to the Semi-Finals of the competition, where they will face Durham Palatinates.

Holly Winterburn netted 10 points to ensure the Riders emerged from South 1 unscathed and made it past Cardiff Met Archers 59-44, in a low-scoring encounter. The result sets up a final four showdown between Leicester and Sevenoaks.

Similarly, in South 2, the Suns recorded their fourth victory of the stage with a 101-58 showing on the road against Essex Rebels. Judit Fritz scored a game-high 25 points for the Suns.

Elsewhere, the Eagles got the better of Caledonia Pride 80-64 in the race for second place in North 1, led by Kara Bonenberger’s 18 points and 11 rebounds.