It was a successful Saturday for Durham, Oaklands, Leicester and Newcastle. Durham Palatinates maintained their grip on a top eight spot with a 76-59 victory on the road over Cardiff Met Archers, led by Harriet Ottewill-Soulsby’s big double-double. While Roya Rustamzada hit 30 points to power Oaklands Wolves to a 86-81 win over Manchester Mystics, …
Leicester Riders win to move into top spot in the Championship standings. WBBL Championship Nottingham Wildcats 47-78 Leicester Riders (18-15, 28-46, 37-62) Leicester Riders will end the day on top of the Championship standings, thanks to a 78-47 victory over Nottingham Wildcats on the road at Nottingham Wildcats Arena. The Trophy winners improve their league …
Leicester Riders were crowned WBBL Trophy champions for the second year in a row as they overcame Durham Palatinates in a great Final at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow. You can re-watch the Final in full, on BBC iPlayer HERE
Kate Oliver led Leicester Riders to a second consecutive Betty Codona WBBL title, with an MVP showing. The forward netted 16 points, to go along with eight rebounds and five blocks, and proved pivotal on both ends of the floor for the Trophy winners. “It’s amazing – it feels good,” Oliver said after the buzzer. …
Leicester Riders are the 2019 Betty Codona WBBL Trophy winners. WBBL Trophy Final Leicester Riders 76-74 Durham Palatinates (25-15, 37-36, 57-49) Leicester Riders retained the Betty Codona WBBL Trophy with a hard fought 76-74 win over Durham Palatinates, at Emirates Arena. The win marks the second WBBL title won by the Riders in the club’s …
The 2019 Betty Codona WBBL Trophy Final will take place this weekend at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, and this is your chance to have your say and tell us who you think will be crowned MVP. The Final, between holders Leicester Riders and historical first-timers Durham Palatinates will be shown LIVE on BBC Sport, …
The 2019 WBBL Trophy Final was set over the weekend, while there was plenty of action in the WBBL Championship. Oaklands Wolves continued their recent momentum with an impressive 77-66 success over Newcastle Eagles with both sides now at 6-9. Roya Rustamzada starred with 25 points and 10 rebounds as well as six steals in …
Riders dodge a bullet in the league WBBL Championship Leicester Riders 86-81 Essex Rebels (30-17, 41-29, 64-65) There was a palpable sense of relief from Leicester Riders as they came from 14-points behind in the second half to pip struggling Rebels. In a thrilling encounter and super advert for the league, Riders got it done …
Kate Oliver and Brea Elmore lead Leicester Riders through overtime and into the WBBL Trophy Final. WBBL Trophy, Semi-Final Leicester Riders 70-65 Sevenoaks Suns (11-17, 25-35, 44-44, 59-59)After overtime. The defending champions are back in the WBBL Trophy Final after Leicester Riders beat Sevenoaks Suns 70-65 in an overtime thriller. Riders have now won seven …
Riders take pole position in standings WBBL Championship Caledonia Pride 66-85 Leicester Riders (11-20,27-47,49-65) Leicester Riders are the outright leaders of the WBBL Championship after easing to a league win in Scotland. The all-around depth of Riders was too much for Pride, as the visitors improved to 12-2 after an eye-catching team effort. Leading scorers …