WBBL game posts week 8 (Week ending Dec 2nd)

Majuro ... I posted this thread on Tuesday mate ... where ya been ? 

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Anybody see any links to WBBL live games on the various social network websites, feel free to post them on here.

I will have a look around tomorrow, when I get time

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Sun 2nd Dec 2018 - WBBL Game Reports

Leicester Riders 87-65 Nottingham Wildcats (22-21, 51-35, 71-44)

Having initially lost their opener in the WBBL Championship, Jesper Sundberg has watched his Riders side continue their super winning run ever since.
Their latest success came in the East Midlands derby as they swept aside their local rivals to show they are genuine title contenders, with Holly Winterburn once again leading the way.
Leading scorers – Holly Winterburn 24, Rebecca Navarro 16, Deanne Hayward 14 (Riders); Jasmine Joyner 17, Chelsey Shumpert 15, Jagoda Oses 12 (Wildcats)
Turning point – Riders released the handbrake in the second period and Wildcats just couldn’t live with their opponents as they stormed away and dropped 29 points in the quarter.
Key stat – An eye-watering 21 of 81 for Wildcats from the field.
Game hero(es) – Once again it was the ever-influential Winterburn who starred as she fired 24 points and also added 6 rebounds and 5 assists.

Durham Palatinates 68-74 Cardiff Met Archers (19-18,37-38,51-52, 63-63) - After Overtime

Cardiff Met Archers have doubled their tally of WBBL Championship victories for the season after coming out on top in a thrilling match-up at Durham Palatinates as Sarah Wagstaff erupted for 36 points.
In an entertaining and intense contest when neither side could put any real daylight between each other, it was hardly a surprise that an extra five minutes was needed to determine a winner.
Leading scorers – BetsyMacDonald 24, Monika Bosilj 13, Harriet Ottewill-Soulsby 13 (Palatinates); Sarah Wagstaff 36, Laura Shanahan 15, Sara Jorgensen 6 (Archers)
Turning point – Archers didn’t let Durham forcing overtime affect them mentally and it was a couple of scores from Wagstaff early in the extra period that settled them down and that was vital.
Key stat – The lack of depth for Durham witnessed just a single basket outside of the starting five. The home side also dominated on the glass but didn#t make Archers pay with enough second chance putback scores.
Game hero(es) – Not only did Wagstaff come up with a brilliant 36 points, she scored all 11 of her team’s points during overtime! There was also a notable cameo from Laura Shanahan who scored 15 points and that should not be overlooked.

Essex Rebels 103-90 Newcastle Eagles (25-20, 44-38, 65-62, 87-87) - (After Overtime)

Those present at an absorbing contest will never forget a special day for WBBL rookies Essex Rebels as they claimed a first ever league victory in the top flight.
It also proved to be a memorable way to get off the mark as they outlasted the Eagles in an absolute overtime epic, while hitting the century mark for good measure.
Leading scorers – Jessy Ward 36, DeAngelique Waithe 32, Cat Lutz 21 (Rebels); Kalina Axentieva 27, Giulia Simioni 15, Kara Bonenberger 14 (Eagles)
Turning point – Kalina Axentieva was excellent for the visitors and the leading light, but two missed free throws late in regulation and it proved costly. Meanwhile a great start by Rebels in overtime was also a difference-maker.
Key stat – Rebels dropped 50% of their attempts from two-point range and this eye-catching effort inside really laid the foundation for the victory. Also their three-point shooting was on-point too.
Game hero(es) – Jessy Ward was sensational with 36 points, 7 rebounds and 7 steals. It was DeAngelique Waithe who did much of the early running for her team and she was also superb with a 32-point and 12 rebound double-double.