Ahead of the team’s second season in the WBBL, Caledonia Pride are pleased to announce the signing of Scottish Forward, Claire Paxton. She returns to Scotland after four years playing for the Colorado Christian University Cougars will be a versatile force for Pride who will be looking to build on the momentum gathered at the …
We caught up with WBBL players Robyn Lewis and Savannah Wilkinson to get their thoughts on the season climax at The 02 as Nottingham Wildcats and Sevenoaks Suns clash in the 2017 WBBL Play-Off Final. Robyn Lewis (Caledonia Pride) “This match-up should be tight, since both these teams have gained momentum going into the Play-Offs …
Our favourite annual series continues we ask WBBL Coaches to identify five players they believe deserve some recognition for their efforts this season. They may not always be those challenging for awards, but they have impressed our play-callers. Next up is Caledonia Pride coach Bart Sengers, who has won admirers for the way he has led the …
It’s our last line-up from the WBBL Regular Season and also the penultimate starting five of the entire 2016-17 campaign! Alex Smith (Leicester Riders) It was a scintillating second place finish for Riders and much of their best work this season has come from their talented guard. Smith was in terrific form during the last …
Northumbria end Pride’s valiant Play-Offs quest. WBBL Championship Team Northumbria 76 (22,40,64) (Gorrell 25, Bonnenberger 18, Quintas 16) Caledonia Pride 57 (12,24,36) (Bastian 19, Thomson 16, Robb 9) Caledonia Pride saw their hopes of making the Play-Offs in their first WBBL season ended as they were beaten 76-57 on the road at Team Northumbria. The …
Caledonia Pride and Cardiff Met Archers both picked up wins on Sunday as the battle to make the Play-Offs continues. Pride defeated Manchester Mystics 72-59 with Natalie Bastian scoring 20 points as they pulled clear in the fourth, while Cardiff saw off Oaklands Wolves 70-75 behind a combined 50 points for Judit Fritz and Sarah …
Pride victorious once again at home. WBBL Championship Caledonia Pride 72 (15,32,49) (Bastian 20, Oakes 14, Simpson 12) Manchester Mystics 59 (7,28,51) (Bueriberi 16, Browne 15, Bailey 12) Caledonia Pride kept their hopes of reaching the Play-Offs alive with an impressive 72-59 triumph at home to Manchester Mystics. The home side produced a 23-8 final …
Great Britain star Helen Naylor is adamant Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters are focusing firmly on the WBBL Play-Offs as this year’s title race looks set to be potentially decided the weekend. Hatters picked up a nice win against Manchester Mystics last time out, but know that their title bid will be extinguished if Nottingham Wildcats …
We’re stacked with a trio of top quality WBBL ‘bigs’ again this week, with the backcourt bringing plenty of scoring and smarts. Georgia Jones (Manchester Mystics) The Great Britain guard is back in our starting five again after she helped her team take victory in the match-up at home to Team Northumbria. The playmaker finished …
Cat Carr dominates as Sevenoaks Suns keep their WBBL Championship title charge alive with victory over Caledonia Pride. WBBL Championship Caledonia Pride 70 (11,26,51) (Bastian 16, Oakes 15, Thomson 11) Sevenoaks Suns 86 (26,45,70) (Carr 29, Pedersen 20, Busch 15) Sevenoaks Suns beat Caledonia Pride 86-70 in Edinburgh on Saturday, to take a share of …