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Tip-off between Newcastle Eagles and Essex Rebels in the British Basketball League Women's Championship

Wildcats triumph over Archers, Lions beat Riders, Rebels see out Eagles

There were wins for Nottingham Wildcats, London Lions and Essex Rebels as the British Basketball League Women’s Championship resumed after last week’s Betty Codona Trophy Final.  Nottingham Wildcats 91–61 Cardiff Met Archers Starting Fives: Nottingham Wildcats:  Abbey Whitehouse, Mari Stewart, Jessica Wayne, Brooke Bjelko, Jiselle Havas Cardiff Met Archers: Abigail Yunker, Laura Shanahan, Solene Lemoigne, Lara Habling, Jenna Hoschouer Nottingham Wildcats secured their second win of the season – and the first at home since October 2022 – …

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Rebels and Lions see themselves through to Trophy Semi-Final stage

Essex Rebels and London Lions are the first two teams through to this year’s Betty Codona Women’s British Basketball League Trophy Semi-Finals, both picking up double digit wins at home to advance. Rebels survived a scare against Leicester Riders to win 84-70, with Lions taking control of the second half against Caledonia Gladiators to win …

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Riders win thriller in Essex as Newcastle soar to victory

Essex Rebels 70-79 Leicester Riders Rebels Starting Five: Claire Paxton, Renee Busch, Kat Tudor, Megan Haines, Darcy Kay Rees. Riders Starting Five: Taylor O’Brien, Katie Januszewska, Jessica Eadsforth-Yates, Rayven Peeples, Samantha Ashby. Leicester Riders held out in a closely-fought battle on the road, beating Essex Rebels 70-79 to leap into the top spot in the Women’s British …

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Palatinates, Riders, and Lions extend impressive winning streaks

Durham Palatinates 70-64 Manchester Giants Durham Palatinates starting five: Janika Griffith-Wallace, Katie Bennett, Sophie Klassen, Elle Hendershot, Harriet Ottewill-Soulsby. Manchester Giants starting five: Myah Pace, Brooklynn McAlear-Fanus, Idil Turk, Sydney Hunter, Hannah Shaw. Durham Palatinates even out their record to 2-2 after a closely contested 70-64 victory over the Manchester Giants. Janika Griffith-Wallace, one of …

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Historic night for Lions, Riders dominate, Rebels and Palatinates victorious

Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles 48-115 London Lions Serios Group Newcastle Eagles starting five: Chloe Gaynor, Maria Fernandez Pardo, Abby Lowe, Katie Nolan, Courtney Clasen. London Lions starting five: Ivana Katanic, Holly Winterburn, Savannah Wilkinson, Temi Fagbenle, Karlie Samuelson. In an electrifying showdown, the London Lions showcased their dominance, storming to a resounding 115-48 triumph against …

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90s Night! Sizeable Victories for Hatters, Riders, Rebels, and Gladiators in Huge Road Wins

Durham Palatinates 58-90 B. Braun Sheffield Hatters Durham Palatinates starting five: Elle Hendershot, Katie Bennett, Harriet Ottewill-Soulsby, Orieoma Chukwu-Etu, Janika Griffith-Wallace. B. Braun Sheffield Hatters starting five: Carla Drennan, Georgia Gayle, Emma Eichmeyer, Desiree Ramos, Madison Washington. B. Braun Sheffield Hatters notched their second win of the 2023/24 season after overcoming a strong first-half challenge …

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Wolves, Lions and Riders Cruise in Dominant Opening Week Victories

Cardiff Met Archers 55-79 Oaklands Wolves Cardiff Met Archers starting five: Abigail Yunker, Laura Shanahan, Mandi Kawaha, Jenna Hoschouer, Haylee Saurette. Oaklands Wolves starting five: Caterrion Thompson, Beth Sarson, Shaquera Wade, Amy West, Allison Day. The Cardiff Met Archers and Oaklands Wolves delivered an intense first half in the 2023/24 Women’s British Basketball League opener. …

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Tweedie returns to the Women’s League with Leicester Riders

Leicester Riders have announced the signing of Elise Tweedie for the 2023/24 season. The 21-year-old Scot joins from the University of Edinburgh, where she graduated this summer.   Tweedie played two seasons for her home country Caledonia Pride in the Women’s British Basketball League. The 6’4” centre averaged five points and four rebounds and played 23 …

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