Former EuroCup Women performer Theairra Taylor is back at Durham after the north-east club swooped to secure her services as they look to spark their 2018-19 season into life. Previously suiting up before they made the transiton to the WBBL, the player, who has stepped put in prestigious FIBA competition for Basketball Nymburk, is excited …
Here are five things to keep an eye on during this weekend’s action in the Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL). Saturday Fixtures Cardiff Met Archers v Essex Rebels – 2:30PM BA London Lions v Leicester Riders – 4:00PM Sunday Fixtures Oaklands Wolves v Cardiff Met Archers – 2:00PM Durham Palatinates v Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters …
We have a hat-trick of new faces this week as three players make their season debuts. Levke Brodersen (Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters) The German guard was superb for Hatters against Eagles and that bodes well for Sheffield’s trip to the WBBL Cup Final later this month. Brodersen pulled the strings expertly to help torch Newcastle, …
The race for the Play-Offs is already heating up with teams outside of the top eight picking up big wins over the weekend. BA London Lions picked up another win to continue their momentum as they jumped above Caledonia Pride with a 58-61 triumph on the road. Kristie Velasquez posted 17 points and seven assists …
Sevenoaks Suns made it a flawless 10 league wins in as many games as they overran Leicester Riders 58-77 on Sunday afternoon. Janice Monakana was the spark for the visitors with a game-high 21 points. BA London Lions are loving life on the road after they made it three successive wins on their travels. A …
Durham breathe sigh of relief WBBL Championship Durham Palatinates 75-74 Essex Rebels (17-18,42-37,57-52) It was a nail-biting encounter in the North-East as Durham Palatinates dodged a bullet to slip past fellow strugglers Essex Rebels. The visitors suffered heartbreak as 28 points from Jessy Ward almost propelled them to a historic first ever road win, but …
Suns turn up the dial WBBL Championship Leicester Riders 58-77 Sevenoaks Suns (15-23, 34-31, 44-50) Reigning WBBL Champions Sevenoaks Suns made a powerful statement of intent as they stormed past Riders on the road to make it a perfect 10 of 10 in the league. The title holders showcased their power in the second half …
Lions still roaring on the road WBBL Championship Caledonia Pride 58-61 BA London Lions (18-19, 27-28, 34-46) BA London Lions came out on top in a nerve-shredding match-up in Edinburgh as they resisted a last quarter comeback from Pride to take victory. It was the third game in a row that Lions have won on …
Saturday afternoon wins for Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters and Manchester Mystics tightened things up in the WBBL Championship’s top four, at the expense of Nottingham Wildcats who suffered a shock road defeat. Hatters moved up to second after winning all four quarters against sixth-placed Newcastle Eagles, breaking a century at 109-85 as Levke Brodersen’s 27 …
Oaklands pull off major upset. WBBL ChampionshipOaklands Wolves 89-73 Nottingham Wildcats (18-16, 45-37, 69-48) Oaklands Wolves pulled off a major upset in the WBBL Championship with a 89-73 win over Nottingham Wildcats. The victory over fourth place Nottingham gave Oaklands their third Championship win of the season and also closed the gap between Manchester and …