From Sheffield Hatters

Wolves roll on, Nottingham grab win and Caledonia dominate in jam-packed week of Championship action

London, Leicester and Durham suffered tough defeats, whilst Oaklands separated themselves from Sheffield in the title race. Manchester Basketball 74 – 57 Leicester Riders Manchester welcomed Leicester to the National Basketball Performance Centre on Saturday afternoon. With teams having experienced similar seasons thus far, fans anticipated a competitive affair. Leicester got off to an exciting …

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Wolves and Hatters keep rolling, Wildcats, Palatinates and Lions miss out on much-needed wins

In a busy weekend of Super League Basketball action, Oaklands and Sheffield dominated to stay atop the Championship table. Leicester Riders 82 – 75 Nottingham Wildcats Mid-table Leicester played hosts to Midlands rivals Nottingham on Saturday, as the game-week tipped off at the Netball Centre. Nottingham started the game on fire, with Erin Antosh and …

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Oaklands scoop maiden Cup by beating Hatters

Oaklands Wolves claimed their first piece of silverware as a franchise after seeing-off B. Braun Sheffield Hatters 65-51 in the SLB Women’s Cup Final at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham. Sam Ashby was crowned Final MVP with 12 points and 8 rebounds.  The heartbreak of January’s Cup Final defeat to Caledonia Gladiators was vanquished in …

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Women’s League General Manager Emily Clarke discusses International Women’s Day

As I did last year, I want to share with you why it is so important that we embrace the global event that is International Women’s Day, celebrating the achievements of women across the world and remembering the ongoing fight for gender equality, by highlighting to you our amazing sport, and the inspiration it brings …

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Wolves slip up and Hatters draw level, as the Championship table race heats up

Cardiff experienced mixed results and Caledonia dominated in an action-packed run of entertaining games. Leicester Riders 67 – 79 Cardiff Met Archers Two teams in the bottom half of the Championship table matched up on Friday afternoon, when Leicester and Cardiff tipped off at the Mattioli Arena. The game began with a taster of the …

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Trophy Final rematch reverse, Hatters enjoy two-wins; success for Essex, Durham & history-making Manchester

Key battles in this weekend’s SLB was highlighted by a rematch of January’s Trophy Final and the second of the Cup Semi-Finals as the road to Nottingham draws nearer. And Manchester Basketball was involved in more history-making antics in Cardiff. B Braun Sheffield Hatters 94-90 Newcastle Eagles B. Braun Sheffield Hatters eventually edged the Newcastle …

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Oaklands punch SLB Cup Final ticket; wins for Archers, Manchester, Eagles and Gladiators

One team has sealed their place in the SLB Cup Final in Nottingham on Sunday, 9 March while the B. Braun Sheffield Hatters lose ground at the top in an action-packed weekend. There was also a morale-boosting victory for Cardiff and Newcastle Eagles reign supreme in the North-East. Oaklands Wolves 90-53 Leicester Riders (SLB Cup …

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Oaklands bounce back from Trophy loss, Newcastle come out on top, Manchester and Sheffield dominate

Wolves, Manchester and Hatters enjoyed enormous wins, while the Eagles overcame the Riders in a busy week of Championship action. Durham Palatinates 52 – 77 Oaklands Wolves This week’s singular game day tipped off on Saturday afternoon, as the league-leading Wolves arrived to face the Palatinates at the Sports and Wellbeing Park. With Oaklands fresh …

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Oaklands and Caledonia prepare for Final with wins; Durham, Sheffield, Manchester also taste victory

Oaklands Wolves and Caledonia Gladiators prepared for next Sunday’s SLB Trophy Final with victories on a five-game weekend. Durham Palatinates 69-58 Cardiff Met Archers Durham Palatinates made it two wins in a row with a 69-58 victory over a stubborn Cardiff Met Archers in the North East on Saturday. However, Durham had to come from …

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Wolves roll on, Gladiators prevail, Hatters, Rebels and Eagles dominate in exciting week of hoops

Oaklands remained unbeaten as they ran out victorious against Manchester, whilst Durham enjoyed mixed fortunes across two fixtures and London suffered on the road at Sheffield. Durham Palatinates 68 – 85 Caledonia Gladiators A mid-table clash took place on Saturday at the Sports and Wellbeing Park, when the Palatinates welcomed the Gladiators. Marina Fernandez Pardo …

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