Riders win big on the road and qualify for the WBBL Cup semifinals
Leicester Riders Women are now 3-0 in the WBBL Cup after a huge fourth quarter push against the Newcastle Eagles. Both teams went back and fourth with Newcastle taking a two point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Newcastle’s, Alison Gorrell, made sure the game was competitive with her 19 points, 7 rebounds and 9 […]
Riders prevail 99 – 97 on the road against Leicester Warriors
Riders made it 2-2 in the league after closely beating the Warriors, Hayden led the scoring with an important 24 points and an impressive 75% field goal percentage. Riders knew that they were in for a close game as they were left trailing by 3 points at half time. However, a dunk by Hayden at […]
Riders strong performance defeats Cavaliers
Loughborough Riders success as they defeat Thames Valley Cavaliers at their Saturday afternoon home WNBL Division 1 game. Dominating on the court with a final score of 72-53, the team began with a promising lead which they kept from start to finish. The women created a 32 point advantage at half time, and were able […]
Fraser added to roster
Leicester Riders are pleased to announce the signing of Ali Fraser to this years’ roster. Ali joins the Riders after spending the start of the season with NM1 side Avignon in France. But with the CoronaVirus pandemic putting the French season in doubt, Fraser opted to join Rob Paternostro’s side. “I’m happy to have the […]
Riders through to the L Lynch Trophy Quarter final
Loughborough Riders continue their good form with a strong showing to beat the Nottingham Hoods 85-56 in this Lynch Trophy matchup, confirming their 1st place seed in the tournament. Riders’ Jonas Dieterich led the scoring with 22 points on the night, but it was captain Kyle Jimenez who stole the show with a classy performance. A worthy […]
Riders clinch a 77 – 74 victory over hoods in a hard-fought game.
Loughborough Riders came out on top in a very tough game against the Nottingham hoods. As the game tipped off Riders opened up an 8-point lead, their biggest of the game but a few poor turnovers and efficient offence from the Hoods left them trailing by just 1 point at the end of the first […]
A competitive bout from start to finish ended with the Wolves claiming a 67 – 82 victory in overtime 1.
Loughborough Riders fell a hard-fought overtime defeat at home against Worcester Wolves in their 2nd competitive game of their WNBL Division One season. The game was end to end throughout, with both teams applying full court pressure all game. The Riders ended the 1stquarter in the lead, but the Wolves ended the 2nd quarter strong, with […]
Conner Washington to represent GB in Eurobasket Qualifiers
Leicester Riders point guard Conner Washington has been called up by Great Britain for their rearranged EuroBasket games in France. Washington was in the original 24 squad selected, and his recent performances has meant he has earned a slot on the plane. Great Britain are in a qualifying group with France, Germany and Montenegro. GB […]
Scorchers first up!
The BBL today confirmed the remaining schedule for the 2020-21 season. Leicester Riders will face Surrey Scorchers in Guildford in the first league game of the new campaign on 5 December 2020. Riders first home game will come in the shape of Sheffield Sharks on Friday 11 Dec, who also visit the Morningside to complete […]
Riders fall to Lions in the Capital
A short handed Leicester Riders fell short on Sunday afternoon 98-89 in a tough BBL Cup group qualifying match against the London Lions. Riders overcame a slow start to push the Lions all the way, but former NBA star Deandre Liggins proved the difference. However Leicester remain tied at the top of the North Group. […]