Women’s British Basketball League Trophy: Caledonia Pride 71, Team Northumbria 77 (after overtime)
Caledonia Pride’s hopes of a first win were dashed when they were edged in overtime by Team Northumbria at The Oriam, Riccarton.
The Scots were tied at 65-65 after regular time but lost the extra period 12-6 a major disappointment for the team and their fans.
Pride were 13-9 behind after the first session but won the second 23-10. The third quarter went the way of the visitors 26-19 and Pride lost the final period 16-14.
Sarah Thomson top scored for the home side with 23 and she and Tricia Oakes both recorded 15 rebounds while Natalie Bastian was next best with 19 points.
Alison Gorrell scored 28 for the visitors with Kara Bonnenberger next best on 25.
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