Newcastle Eagles began the new year with victory at home. WBBL ChampionshipNewcastle Eagles 71-61 Manchester Mystics (19-25, 32-34, 48-47) Newcastle Eagles earned their fourth league win of the season thanks to a 71-61 showing against Manchester Mystics. The result propels the hosts from eighth to sixth position in the table, just two points behind the …
Here are five things to keep an eye on during this weekend’s action in the Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL). Saturday Fixtures Oaklands Wolves v BA London Lions – 3:45PM Newcastle Eagles v Manchester Mystics – 4:00PM Leicester Riders v Sevenoaks Suns (Cup) – 4:30PM Nottingham Wildcats v Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters – 5:00PM Sunday …
Great Britain rising star Holly Winterburn has picked up the Molten WBBL Player of the Month award for December after some sensational performances with Leicester Riders. The guard showed why she will soon be lighting it up in the NCAA with the prestigious Oregon Ducks after a blistering set of games that included four consecutive …
Leicester Riders enjoyed a scorching December and play-caller Jesper Sundberg has been rewarded for his team going unbeaten by being named Molten WBBL Coach of the Month. At the helm for his maiden WBBL season, the Swedish coach picks up the gong for the first time and 2019 certainly looks hugely promising. Leicester are leading …
It’s our last fab five of 2018 as the curtain falls on the calendar year. Chelsey Shumpert (Nottingham Wildcats) A bonafide season MVP candidate after her scorching start to her rookie campaign in the WBBL, Shumpert was integral to the win at Mystics. She brought the backcourt noise for Wildcats with a super 26 points …
The curtain fell on WBBL in action in 2018 with a thriller. WBBL Championship Nottingham Wildcats 60-59 Durham Palatinates (16-11, 32-27, 45-44) It was a nail-biter, but Nottingham Wildcats continued their recent renaissance after pipping Durham Palatinates in their pre-Christmas meeting to climb to third in the standings. In the last game to be played …
In an exciting day in the WBBL Championship, there have been significant movements in the league table, particularly at the summit after a buzzer-beating winner. That came from Brea Elmore of Leicester Riders, as her late heroics saw them beat title rivals Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters 74-71 on a last gasp three-pointer to temporarily leapfrog …
London pick up second WBBL Championship win. WBBL Championship Essex Rebels 50-81 BA London Lions (25-25, 35-44, 43-65) BA London Lions picked up their second WBBL Championship win on Saturday, beating Essex Rebels 81-50 on the road. London’s win gives them a big step towards the Play-Off places, whilst Essex now sit at the foot …
Jasmine Joyner and Chelsey Shumpert come close to amazing triple-doubles as Widlcats win. WBBL Championship Manchester Mystics 70-78 Nottingham Wildcats (17-14, 39-38, 50-59) Nottingham Wildcats have moved clear of Manchester Mystics in fourth place in the WBBL Championship after a 78-70 road win at their close rivals saw them to a 7-2 record. Wildcats now …
Oaklands bag second WBBL Championship win. WBBL Championship Durham Palatinates 74-82 Oaklands Wolves (26-20, 37-45, 56-65) Oaklands Wolves ended their 2018 capturing their second WBBL Championship win. The away victory over Durham Palatinates now moves Oaklands off the bottom of the Championship table. Leading scorers – Betsy Macdonald 23, Hannah Ottewill-Soulsby 19, Rudiane Eduardo 13 …