Nottingham Women 86 – 94 BA London Lions Women | British Women's Basketball League | 26 April 2026

BA London Lions Women continued their dominant run in the British Women's Basketball League with a hard-fought 94-86 victory over Nottingham Women. The Lions used a powerful third quarter surge to break open a tight contest and secure their latest win on the road.

Match Overview

The league-leading Lions faced a stubborn Nottingham side that matched them blow-for-blow in the first half. Nottingham’s fast-paced offense and aggressive defense kept the score close, but London’s superior depth and execution in the second half proved too much to overcome.

Key Moments

• First half battle: The teams traded leads six times in the first two quarters. Nottingham took a 46-45 lead into the locker room after a buzzer-beating three-pointer.
• Lions third quarter explosion: London outscored Nottingham 28-16 in the third period, fueled by transition baskets and a suffocating full-court press that forced eight turnovers.
• Nottingham’s late rally: Trailing by 14 in the fourth quarter, Nottingham cut the deficit to 90-84 with 90 seconds left, but two missed three-pointers ended their comeback hopes.

Tactical Story

London Lions’ physicality and rebounding were decisive factors. They grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, leading to 22 second-chance points. Nottingham, while effective from the perimeter (12 three-pointers), could not match London’s interior dominance or contain their fast breaks. The Lions also committed fewer turnovers (12 to Nottingham’s 19), converting those into 23 points.

Standout Players

• BA London Lions Women: The power forward recorded a dominate double-double with 26 points and 14 rebounds, including 8 offensive boards. The point guard orchestrated the offense with 9 assists and 3 steals.
• Nottingham Women: Their top scorer poured in 31 points on 11-of-20 shooting, but the lack of consistent help from teammates—only one other player reached double figures—hurt their chances.

Standings and Season Impact

London Lions’ victory extends their winning streak and solidifies their hold on first place in the British Women's Basketball League standings. Nottingham, while competitive, remains in the mid-table pack, needing more consistent performances against top-tier opponents to climb the ladder.

The 94-86 final score reflects a game where London’s championship pedigree shone through, but Nottingham proved they are a team capable of causing problems for any opponent on the right night.