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Post by 2NFR on Apr 30, 2019 17:05:30 GMT
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Post by 2NFR on May 5, 2019 19:04:50 GMT
benecos WBBL Play-Offs Semi-Final - Game Report
Leicester Riders 72-68 Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters (23-18, 39-29, 59-51)
They were pushed all the way, but a triumphant Leicester Riders got the job done against Hatters and are now looking forward to going back to The O2 for the benecos WBBL Play-Off Final.
Last year’s runners-up will be looking to go one better this time around and could yet face Sevenoaks Suns in a repeat of the 2018 Final.
Leading scorers – Kate Oliver 32, Holly Winterburn 19, Dee Hayward 9 (Riders) – Sarah Toeaina 24, Alison Gorrell 14, Luiana Livulo 11 (Hatters)
Turning point – Hatters lost experience and a scoring presence when Helen Naylor limped off the court in the first-half, while they also then lost Luiana Livulo who fouled out ahead of crunch time.
Key stat – The hosts conbasketball kited the ball very well in a pressure game. They spilled it only 11 times.
Game hero(es) – Kate Oliver was head and shoulders above everyone else on the floor with a stunning double-double of 32 points and 12 rebounds. Holly Winterburn weighed in with the cameo as she finished with 19 points and 8 boards.
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Post by 2NFR on May 5, 2019 19:07:32 GMT
 Holly Winterburn has been crowned Molten WBBL Young Player of the Year for a second time after the member clubs cast their annual vote for the prestigious honour. The 2017-18 recipient was the runaway winner for the award this time around, sweeping the board in the voting. Her scorching campaign for Leicester Riders has illustrated why she has committed to playing in the NCAA Stateside for the prestigious University of Oregon #GoDucks. The guard has racked up a superb 16 points per game to lead Riders in scoring, while also topping her team’s steals chart with 2.2 per outing. He has also added an impressive 5.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists to underline her all-action contribution this season. Winterburn is tipped as someone who will make a jump to the Great Britain senior team in due course, but her short-term goal is to fire Riders back into the benecos WBBL Play-Off Final at The 02 on Sunday 19 May. |
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Post by 2NFR on May 6, 2019 16:41:13 GMT
benecos WBBL Play-Offs Semi-Final - Game Report
Sevenoaks Suns 84-66 Durham Palatinates (26-9, 51-34, 69-49)
With their WBBL Championship title already renewed, Sevenoaks Suns will now try to defend another piece of silverware after booking a third consecutive appearance at The O2 for the benecos WBBL Play-Off Final.
Once again, they will face Leicester Riders in the season climax on Sunday 19 May, having brushed aside post-season rookies Durham Palatinates with ease on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon.
Leading scorers – Cat Carr 23, Janice Monakana 14, Judit Fritz 14 (Suns) – Harriett Ottewill-Soulsby 17, Monika Bosilj 16, Theairra Taylor 14 (Palatinates)
Turning point – There wasn’t one as Suns caught fire right from the tip-off and raced out of sight before Durham could get any kind of decent foothold in the contest.
Key stat – The hosts fired 16 fast break points and dropped 27 bench points to show their depth and ability to capitalise on any errors.
Game hero(es) – Cat Carr was MVP last year at The O2 and looked determined to return after leading the way with 23 points and 7 assists.
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Post by 2NFR on May 12, 2019 19:25:21 GMT
 It’s the hat-trick for Sevenoaks Suns’ play-caller Len Busch, who has been crowned Molten Ed Percival Coach of the Year for the third consecutive season. It is an amazing achievement for Busch, who has not only racked up more silverware for the new WBBL powerhouse franchise, but has done it by remaining one of the most popular figures around. His main accomplishment in 2018-19 was posting a fabulous and unprecedented unbeaten league campaign as Sevenoaks successfully defended their WBBL Championship crown. He also masterminded a run to the WBBL Cup Final and has received multiple Molten WBBL Coach of the Month honours throughout the season. Now he is preparing for a third consecutive appearance at The 02 as he looks to guide Suns towards a staggering third benecos WBBL Play-Offs title. “It’s hard to believe I can get an award for doing something that is so joyful and rewarding,” revealed Busch. “I am very lucky to have a great group of players who inspire me to put in the work and try and get better. “We talk all the time about getting better each day and they never let me down. I am grateful for all the effort my players put in to make Sevenoaks Suns successful.” Molten Ed Percival WBBL Coach of the Year2018-19 – Len Busch (Sevenoaks Suns) 2017-18 – Len Busch (Sevenoaks Suns) 2016-17 – Len Busch (Sevenoaks Suns) 2015-16 – Dave Greenaway (Nottingham Wildcats) 2014-15 – Vanessa Ellis (Westfield Health Sheffield Hatters) |
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