Leicester Riders and London Lions set up WBBL Play-Off Final showdown
The Leicester Riders and London Lions punched their ticket to the Women’s
British Basketball League Play-Off Final with comfortable Semi-Final wins on Sunday.
London are now one game away from a domestic quadruple having already won League, Cup and Trophy honours. A 74-49 win over the Sevenoaks Suns at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre took them one step closer to the historic achievement.
Having beaten the Newcastle Eagles by 49 in the previous round, London carried over momentum that manifested in a well-tuned overall performance. The headline act for the Lions was Ty Battle, who recorded 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Holly Winterburn scored 13 and handed out six assists.
The Lions bettered their opponents in almost every facet, outperforming the Suns by 14 boards and 14 assists, all while experiencing an uncharacteristically shaky night from deep, hitting just three of their 18 attempts from beyond the arc.
Oliana Squires impressed greatly, leading the way for Leicester with 25 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Captain Ashley Arlen showcased her versatility with 12 points, eight rebounds and four assists, while McKenzie Johnston also logged 12 points and dished out eight assists.
