History-making Rebels lead weekend takeaways!
The final month of the calendar year has begun with the battle in the WBBL Championship beginning to heat up.
From Fading Feature
History and Drama dominate a special Sunday
It proved to be a momentous and dramatic day of action in the WBBL Championship on Sunday as this season’s newcomers Essex Rebels recorded a first ever league success. They did it in style too, by inking their maiden triumph with a thrilling 103-90 overtime win against Newcastle Eagles as Jessy Ward and DeAngelique Waithe …
2 Dec 2018: Rebels 103-90 Eagles (OT)
Landmark moment for the WBBL newcomers WBBL Championship Essex Rebels 103-90 Newcastle Eagles (25-20, 44-38, 65-62, 87-87) (After Overtime) Those present at an absorbing contest will never forget a special day for WBBL rookies Essex Rebels as they claimed a first ever league victory in the top flight. It also proved to be a memorable …
2 Dec 2018: Palatinates 68-74 Archers (OT)
Archers win overtime thriller on the road WBBL Championship Durham Palatinates 68-74 Cardiff Met Archers (19-18,37-38,51-52, 63-63) After Overtime Cardiff Met Archers have doubled their tally of WBBL Championship victories for the season after coming out on top in a thrilling match-up at Durham Palatinates as Sarah Wagstaff erupted for 36 points. In an entertaining …
2 Dec 2018: Riders 87-65 Wildcats
Riders continue their hot streak into December WBBL Championship Leicester Riders 87-65 Nottingham Wildcats (22-21, 51-35, 71-44) Having initially lost their opener in the WBBL Championship, Jesper Sundberg has watched his Riders side continue their super winning run ever since. Their latest success came in the East Midlands derby as they swept aside their local …
Top three begin festive season with wins
Sevenoaks Suns, Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters and Manchester Mystics all picked up league wins to begin the festive season. The Hatters were the first of the top three teams to earn two points, thanks to a 67-77 display on the road against Caledonia Pride. Alison Gorrell led the way for the visitors with a team-high …
01 Dec 2018: Wolves 61-82 Mystics
Manchester Mystics continued their impressive run with a road victory over Oaklands Wolves. WBBL Championship Oaklands Wolves 61–82 Manchester Mystics (11-28, 26-46, 43-68) Manchester Mystics collected their sixth league victory of the season thanks to an impressive 61-82 display on the road over Oaklands Wolves. The visitors remain just two points off the top of the …
01 Dec 2018: Suns 73-40 Eagles
Sevenoaks Suns remain unbeaten and on top of the standings thanks to a routine win over Newcastle Eagles. WBBL Championship Sevenoaks Suns 73–40 Newcastle Eagles (17-10, 37-25, 62-33) Sevenoaks Suns returned to league action with a comfortable 73-40 victory over Newcastle Eagles, at Sevenoaks School Sports Centre. The Suns remain unbeaten and retain their spot at top …
01 Dec 2018: Pride 67-77 Hatters
Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters collected their second victory over Caledonia Pride in a week. WBBL Championship Caledonia Pride 67–77 Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters (15-19, 32-36, 49-61) A week after defeating the same opposition in the Cup, Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters returned to Edinburgh to earn a 67-77 victory over Caledonia Pride at Oriam Scotland. The visitors improve …
Five Talking Points: Suns and Eagles return to action, Palatinates aiming to build momentum
Here are five things to keep an eye on during this weekend’s action in the Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL). Saturday Fixtures Caledonia Pride v Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters – 1:00PM Oaklands Wolves v Manchester Mystics – 3:45PM Sevenoaks Suns v Newcastle Eagles – 4:30PM Sunday Fixtures Leicester Riders v Nottingham Wildcats – 2:00PM Durham …