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Newcastle Eagles Women

03-21 03:30

76 - 72

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Leicester Riders Women

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Match Info

The Newcastle Eagles Women edged out the Leicester Riders Women 76-72 in a tightly contested British Woman's Basketball League fixture on March 21, 2026. This close match result was decided in the final minute, with Newcastle making critical defensive stops to preserve a narrow lead and secure a vital home win. The match process was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to build a lead larger than seven points. Leicester Riders held a slight advantage at halftime thanks to effective perimeter shooting, but the Eagles clawed back in the third quarter with aggressive offensive rebounding. The fourth quarter featured several lead changes, with the Eagles finally going ahead for good on a driving layup with under two minutes remaining. The focus point was a controversial no-call on a potential foul against a Leicester player on their final possession, which allowed Newcastle to secure the rebound and ice the game from the free-throw line. This victory is crucial for Newcastle's league table position as they chase a playoff berth, while Leicester will be disappointed to leave empty-handed after a gritty performance. The Newcastle coach said, "It was a real battle. I'm proud of how our team stayed composed and made the winning plays down the stretch." The Leicester coach remarked, "It's a tough one to take. We executed our game plan well but came up just short in the key moments."

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The Newcastle Eagles Women vs Leicester Riders Women fixture is part of the British WBBL during the season. Follow live scores, British WBBL fixtures, match statistics, British WBBL standings and British WBBL match results for Newcastle Eagles Women vs Leicester Riders Women on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Mar 20, 2026

Competition: British WBBL

Country: England

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