Manchester Mystics are through to the Semi-Finals of the prestigious WBBL Cup after outlasting 2018 winners and holders Nottingham Wildcats 73-81. It was Evelyn Ovner who was the difference maker with 25 points after going a spectacular 9 of 10 from the field. Meanwhile in the WBBL Championship, both Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters and Leicester …
Hatters continue to write headlines with second big win of weekend WBBL Championship Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters 104 – 57 Essex Rebels (26-12, 59-26,85-40) The eyes of Hatters are still on the WBBL Championship title after they improved to a 6-1 league record with a comfortable home success against the rookie Rebels. Essex came into …
Evelyn Ovner led Manchester Mystics through overtime at Essex Sports Arena. WBBL Championship Essex Rebels 84 – 87 Manchester Mystics (16-26, 35-43, 56-67, 78-78) After overtime Manchester Mystics remain unbeaten on the road so far in this WBBL Championship campaign, prevailing through overtime to win 87-84 on a first ever trip to Essex Rebels. Mystics …
Nottingham Wildcats continued their fine run of form with a 75-90 win on the road against Cardiff Met Archers – the visitors’ fourth victory in a row. Jasmine Joyner led the way for Nottingham with a game-high 22 points to go along with seven rebounds and five assists. Leicester Riders also enjoyed success with a commanding …
Leicester Riders enjoyed success on the road with victory over Essex Rebels. WBBL Championship Essex Rebels 75-98 Leicester Riders (26-24, 44-52, 55-74) Leicester Riders recorded their third Championship win on the bounce with a 75-98 victory on the road against Essex Rebels – further extending the hosts wait for a first win of the season. …
Cardiff Met Archers beat Essex Rebels to record their maiden Championship victory of the season. WBBL Championship Essex Rebels 67-73 Cardiff Met Archers (18-23, 30-42, 47-56) Cardiff Met Archers earned their first Championship points of the season with a 67-73 victory on the road against Essex Rebels. Both sides entered the contest having yet to …
After nearly 5 years at the helm, Mark Lloyd is to step down from his position as Head Coach at the University of Essex basketball programme – including the WBBL Rebels. Lloyd joined the University’s performance basketball programme shortly after it was formed, and has been instrumental in its rapid progression in size and quality. …
Two more teams are through to the WBBL Cup Quarter-Finals, while Leicester Riders got their WBBL Championship campaign up-and-running on Saturday afternoon. In the Cup, Kara Bonenberger and Georgia Ohrdorf posted double-doubles for Newcastle Eagles as they beat BA London Lions 75-68 courtesy of a strong third quarter at Sport Central. Meanwhile, Manchester Mystics are …
WBBL Cup Manchester Mystics 94-53 Essex Rebels (30-18, 58-27, 77-41) Manchester Mystics powered into the next round of the WBBL Cup after beating Essex Rebels 94-53 at the National Basketball Performance Centre on Saturday afternoon. Mystics won the Cup in 2016-17, and remain unbeaten in four games in all WBBL competitions so far this season. …
First road win for Wildcats as Shumpert shows out WBBL Championship Essex Rebels 80-104 Nottingham Wildcats (23-26,39-52,63-74) After picking up their first win of the season last time out, Nottingham Wildcats now have a win on their travels to further boost confidence. They move to 1-2 and had too much in their locker for Rebels, …