2NFR
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Post by 2NFR on Jan 24, 2019 10:25:20 GMT
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2NFR
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Post by 2NFR on Jan 26, 2019 22:37:01 GMT
Sat 26th Jan 2019 - WBBL Trophy Game Report
Caledonia Pride 78-64 Newcastle Eagles (22-8, 37-32, 62-48)
Caledonia Pride got their WBBL Trophy campaign off to the ideal start with a 78-64 defeat of Newcastle Eagles at Oriam Arena, raising the curtain on the 2018-19 competition in the North 1 group.
The victory snapped a run of three straight defeats for Pride, which included a league loss in Newcastle, although they have now won three of their last four at home.
Leading scorers – Hannah Robb 14, Hansine Marshall 14, Tia Weledji 13 (Pride); Maya Price 19, Giulia Simioni 16, Steph Gandy 11 (Eagles)
Turning point – After dominating the early exchanges to lead 20-4, Pride were pegged back until a 12-2 third quarter burst as Hansine Marshall hit 11 points including a trio of three-pointers in the period, to see the lead reach 56-41. That was enough to hold off a late fightback, as Hannah Robb added a pair of late triples.
Key stat – In a high-intensity game both teams found it difficult to score, but Pride forced a huge 25 turnovers from which they scored 24 points, along with 17 fast break points for easier field goals.
Game hero(es) – Tia Weledji shot 60% inside for 13 points to go with eight rebounds and four assists, while Sian Phillips had a double-double of 12 points and 14 rebounds. Marshall came from the bench to be joint-leading scorer with Robb on 14, as both scored crucial long-range baskets.
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Post by 2NFR on Jan 28, 2019 11:42:04 GMT
Sun 27th Jan - WBBL Cup Final
Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters 62-60 Sevenoaks Suns (22-14, 34-27, 48-43)
Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters claimed a historic 62-60 win over Sevenoaks Suns to earn its first WBBL Cup title, at Arena Birmingham in front of 5,000 fans. With victory, Sheffield became the first franchise to have won all four pieces of WBBL silverware – having won the Trophy, League and Play-Offs in previous seasons.
The Cup title becomes the club’s fifth piece of silverware of the WBBL era and a first success since the Trophy during the 2015-16 campaign. The Suns meanwhile fall to a first loss of the 2018-19 campaign, across all competitions.
Leading scorers – Alison Gorrell 16, Sarah Toeaina 15, Helen Naylor 11 (Hatters); Cat Carr 21, Janice Monakana 14, Tayani Clark 12 (Suns)
Turning point – Following a back and forth final quarter and trailing by a single point, with just seven seconds on the clock, Naylor’s game-winning three hit nothing but net on its way through the basket to secure victory for Sheffield.
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2NFR
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Post by 2NFR on Jan 28, 2019 11:43:54 GMT
Toeaina’s double-double earns Cup MVP honours Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters claimed a historic 62-60 WBBL Cup Final victory over Sevenoaks Suns at Arena Birmingham, led by MVP Sarah Toeaina’s 15 points and 13 rebounds. Toeaina thrilled the 5,000 spectators in attendance with a battling display that saw the hard-working wing collect 15 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. “We fought for one another and today we went to battle,” reflected Toeaina after the buzzer. “Sevenoaks were a well coached team and never went away. “But, to persevere and push through definitely paid off in the end.” Despite only taking eight field goal attempts, Toeaina took control on the offensive end by getting to the free throw line. The MVP hit nine of her 10 shots from the foul line, including five important makes in the fourth quarter with the game on the line.
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Post by 2NFR on Jan 30, 2019 9:02:09 GMT
Monika Bosilj (Durham Palatinates)
It has been a long time coming and belatedly, after some superb displays this season, our first new face takes a deserved berth in our fab five. Bosilj was electric for Palatinates in the derby win at Newcastle after providing Durham with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists.
Helen Naylor (Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters)
Forget the stats in this instance because sometimes the game-winning shot is all that matters and in this case, it was huge. Naylor drilled the last-gasp triple at Arena Birmingham that gave Hatters that historic first ever Cup Final success. She also finished with 11 points, 4 assists and 3 boards.
Sian Phillips (Caledonia Pride)
It’s a first slot in our starting five for the versatile Philip who was a leading figure as Pride got their WBBL Trophy campaign off to a winning start. She racked up a super double-double of 12 points and 14 rebounds against the visiting Eagles, as well as grabbing 4 steals.
Sarah Toeaina (Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters)
Having the WBBL Cup Final MVP in our starting line-up was a no-brainer after she dropped anchor in the big game and gave Hatters the platform to take that dramatic victory. Toeaina accumulated a fine double-double of 15 points and 13 rebounds to make it a double celebration.
Sarah Toeaina (Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters)
Having the WBBL Cup Final MVP in our starting line-up was a no-brainer after she dropped anchor in the big game and gave Hatters the platform to take that dramatic victory. Toeaina accumulated a fine double-double of 15 points and 13 rebounds to make it a double celebration.
Harriet Ottewill-Soulsby (Durham Palatinates)
It’s a second appearance in three weeks for the Durham frontcourt star as she helped Durham spoil the home party for Eagles on their first outing at the fabulous Eagles Community Arena. She took down the hosts with 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists.
Off the Bench – Cat Carr (Sevenoaks Suns), Alison Gorrell (Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters), Kai-Brith Kalda (Caledonia Pride), Kara Bonenberger (Newcastle Eagles), Ta’Yani Clark (Sevenoaks Sus), Tia Weledji (Caledonia Pride), Maya Price (Newcastle Eagles).
It’s a second appearance in three weeks for the Durham frontcourt star as she helped Durham spoil the home party for Eagles on their first outing at the fabulous Eagles Community Arena. She took down the hosts with 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists.
Off the Bench – Cat Carr (Sevenoaks Suns), Alison Gorrell (Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters), Kai-Brith Kalda (Caledonia Pride), Kara Bonenberger (Newcastle Eagles), Ta’Yani Clark (Sevenoaks Sus), Tia Weledji (Caledonia Pride), Maya Price (Newcastle Eagles).
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