Riders book return to the capital benecos WBBL Play-Offs Semi-Final Leicester Riders 72-68 Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters (23-18, 39-29, 59-51) They were pushed all the way, but a triumphant Leicester Riders got the job done against Hatters and are now looking forward to going back to The O2 for the benecos WBBL Play-Off Final. Last …
Here are five things to keep an eye on during this weekend’s action in the Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL). Sunday Fixtures Leicester Riders v Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters – 12:30PM Monday Fixtures Sevenoaks Suns v Durham Palatinates – 1:30PM
Holly Winterburn has been crowned Molten WBBL Young Player of the Year for a second time after the member clubs cast their annual vote for the prestigious honour. The 2017-18 recipient was the runaway winner for the award this time around, sweeping the board in the voting. Her scorching campaign for Leicester Riders has illustrated …
Riders move towards potential return to The O2 WBBL Championship Leicester Riders 85-69 Newcastle Eagles (28-8, 46-32, 59-44) A scorching opening paved the way for Leicester Riders to claim a win over the Eagles and march into the last four of the benecos WBBL Play-Offs. Having made the last game of the 2018-19 campaign, Leicester …
Sevenoaks Suns completed an unbeaten regular season, while Leicester Riders secured second spot on the final day. The Suns made it a perfect 22 from 22 in the league as they defeated Nottingham Wildcats 71-63 behind 21 points from Renee Busch. Leicester overcame Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters to lock up second as Holly Winterburn scored …
Riders take 2nd place with win over Hatters. WBBL ChampionshipLeicester Riders 82-66 Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters (23-19, 45-26, 66-50) Leicester Riders sealed second place in the WBBL Championship after a convincing victory over Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters. A top-two finish was on the line as both teams entered with the same record, but Riders prevailed …
The race for second position looks set to go down to the wire after wins for Hatters, Palatinates and Wolves rounded out the penultimate weekend of Championship action. Meg Pritchard’s 13 points led a balanced attack as Oaklands Wolves picked up Championship win number nine with a 77-60 triumph on the road over Essex Rebels. …
Durham Palatinates move up to fifth position with victory over Leicester. WBBL ChampionshipDurham Palatinates 63-55 Leicester Riders (13-13, 30-29, 53-38) Durham Palatinates prevailed over Leicester Riders 63-55 in front of their fans, in the first meeting between the sides since this year’s Trophy Final. The win sees Durham leapfrog Nottingham Wildcats into fifth position, with …
Riders roll hard for home win WBBL Championship Leicester Riders 89-72 Oaklands Wolves (24-27, 39-43, 64-57) A strong second half effort from Leicester Riders paved the way for a home success against Oaklands Wolves on Friday night. The home team are looking to lock down second place in the last weeks of the season, while …
There were wins for Hatters, Wolves, Eagles, Mystics and Wildcats on a busy day in the Championship. Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters moved back to within four points of the top of the table with a 94-72 victory over Cardiff Met Archers, led by Sarah Toeaina’s 36 points. While Oaklands Wolves continued their run of fine …