WBBL Cup – Riders Basketball

Managed Agency - 9th December 2020

Two more All-Star Five Selections

Riders have another two players selected in the WBBL All-Star Five.

The team cruised to the WBBL CUP final last weekend against Cardiff Archers, which was led by a double-double from Ella Clark who put up 15 points and 13 rebounds. Clark made her presence known in the first quarter with a quick 5 points and 5 rebounds.

Although Holly Winterburn had a quiet scoring night, she continued to show the league her all-rounded game with 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 2 steals. This is also Winterburn’s second All-Star Five selection in a row.

The Riders will now shift their focus to the regular-season and are travelling down to Oakland Wolves on December 12th.

Statement: Professional Men’s League License Awarded to “Premier Basketball Limited”

Leicester Riders announce interim management structure

Leicester Riders announce departure of Managing Director Russell Levenston

Club Statement: British Basketball League

Managed Agency - 5th December 2020

Riders through to the WBBL Cup Final

Leicester Riders Women are now through to the WBBL Cup Final, for the first time, after a dominant 67-27 win over Cardiff Met Archers.

The Riders put their defensive tenacity on display as they held the Archers to a 14 FG% and 17 turnovers. Kate Oliver’s presence was felt in the paint as she had 5 out of the team’s 8 blocks.

Ella Clark showed her versatility on the court and led the way with 15 points and 13 rebounds. This was followed by Sara Hinriksdottir’s near double-double of 10 points and 8 rebounds.

Scorers:

Riders: Clark 15, Hinriksdottir 10, Robb 10, Lappenkuper 10, Oliver 9, Januszewska 5, Allen 4, Winterburn 2, Ainge 2.

Archers: Hatch 10, Marchizotti 9, Jorgensen 4, Lewis 2, Wagstaff 2.

The Riders will take on the defending champions, Sevenoaks Suns, in the WBBL Cup Final.

Statement: Professional Men’s League License Awarded to “Premier Basketball Limited”

Leicester Riders announce interim management structure

Leicester Riders announce departure of Managing Director Russell Levenston

Club Statement: British Basketball League

Managed Agency - 30th November 2020

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 assists. However, a layup by Anna Lappenkuper started the Riders 36-9 run to secure the win and reach the WBBL Cup semifinals.

Kate Oliver was unstoppable in the matchup and led the scoring with 29 points on a notable 73% field goal percentage, alongside four 3-pointers. Holly Winterburn also had a dominant near triple-double with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists.

Head Coach Jesper Sundberg commented: “we are very happy about the win and finishing at the top of the group. Newcastle created lots of problems for us on defence. Offensively we made it a high possession game and we had more energy left going into the final quarter.”

Scorers:

Eagles: Gorrell 19, Mcvicar 16, Smith 14, Koop 12, Taylor 4, Bland 2, Oates 2, Chuckwu-Etu 2

Riders: Oliver 29, Holly 18, Hinriksdottir 16, Robb 15, Lappenkuper 10, Gaskin 6, Clark 2.

Riders take on the Cardiff Met Archers next in the WBBL Cup semifinals on the 5^th December.

Photo credit: Newcastle Eagles

Statement: Professional Men’s League License Awarded to “Premier Basketball Limited”

Leicester Riders announce interim management structure

Leicester Riders announce departure of Managing Director Russell Levenston

Club Statement: British Basketball League