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 …
Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters, Sevenoaks Suns, Leicester Riders and Newcastle Eagles all picked up victories as the Trophy Group Stage nears its conclusion. The Hatters ended atop of North 2 with a perfect 4-0 record having seen off Nottingham Wildcats 75-69 – thanks to 25 points from Sarah Toeaina – to progress to the Semi-Finals …
Riders finish unbeaten WBBL Trophy, Group Stage Leicester Riders 59-44 Cardiff Met Archers (22-6,36-16,44-29) It was far from pretty, but Leicester Riders completed their WBBL Trophy Group stage campaign with a win, having already confirmed their place in the last four of the tournament. The victory also preserved the flawless status of the holders, as …
Riders roll over Wolves to top Group WBBL Trophy, Group Stage Leicester Riders 95-83 Oaklands Wolves (27-15,59-35,80-47) The WBBL Trophy holders Leicester Riders will continue the defence of their precious silverware after completing a double over Oaklands Wolves in their Group. The result punched their ticket to the last four of the competition where they …
Leicester Riders are in control of their WBBL Trophy group after making it two from two. WBBL Trophy, Group Stage Cardiff Met Archers 82-100 Leicester Riders (21-24, 43-45, 57-77) Leicester Riders are in control of the WBBL Trophy South 2 group with two wins out of two after beating Cardiff Met Archers 100-82 on the …
Holly Winterburn comes close to another triple-double as Riders begin their Trophy defence. WBBL Trophy, Group Stage Oaklands Wolves 67-94 Leicester Riders (10-25, 32-43, 47-66) Leicester Riders got their WBBL Trophy defence off to a winning start as they beat Oaklands Wolves 94-67 on the road in the South 2 group. Riders had already won …
Saturday afternoon saw wins at the top and bottom of the WBBL Championship, with a pair of road victories. Leicester Riders are now on top of the pile after a 92-72 win at BA London Lions saw them climb above Sevenoaks Suns – who play on Sunday – with Jennifer Ashton scoring 20 points. Meanwhile, …