Super weekend for Durham as they clinch another road triumph.
WBBL Championship
BA London Lions 60-64 Durham Palatinates (14-11, 29-24, 43-37)
Durham Palatinates completed a great double-winning weekend as they came from behind to edge out BA London Lions on the road.
Lee Davie’s side backed up their Trophy Semi-Final success with a fifth league triumph to move into the top eight.
Leading scorers – Lavina Da Silva 20, Kristie Velasquez/Ijeoma Ofomata 11 (Lions) – Monika Bosilj 19, Rudiane Eduardo 14, Paula Tarnachowicz 10 (Palatinates)
Turning point – The Lions led by as many as eight points in the contest and were up six early in the fourth before the visitors went on a 9-0 run to take the lead. Momentum swung both ways until Durham used an 8-0 burst late on to take control and were able to see out the win.
Key stat – Durham scored 21 points from turnovers and they put up 27 points in the fourth having been held to less than 14 points in each of the first three quarters.
Game hero(es) – Bosilj led the way with 19 points along with nine rebounds and four steals, while Eduardo was close behind with 14 points as they helped their side to victory.