Seniors continue their winning streak, beating Northumbria

posted by: Siobhan Prior on 2-Feb-2012

NOTTINGHAM WILDCATS 

                                                BASKETBALL CLUB

Contact:  Chris Prior.

Telephone:  0115 9523841.

Email:  c.prior2@ntlworld.com

Wildcats made it three wins from their last three games, with a convincing victory against Team Northumbria last weekend.    The Wildcats are showing steady improvement game by game, which made Coach Burton quietly optimistic about a good team performance.  However, the Wildcats got off to a dismal start with poor defence, rushed shots and silly fouls, giving Northumbria the early initiative.  The Cats in fact trailed at the end the first quarter, but after a few quiet words by Coach Burton, they seemed to switch on; going into the halftime break leading by three. 

The second half saw a much better team performance, with Wildcats playing the defensive style of pressure they have been exhibiting in previous games. Northumbria scored 10pts in the third quarter and just 6 in the last quarter, giving the Wildcats a comfortable 21pts victory.

Caitlin Flood again top scored, with new signing Abigail Wentworth again in the top three scorers.  With an usually quiet night from Siobhan Prior, it opened a gap in the top three for Emma Pass and Jennie Rogers who both had 12pts.  A special mention must go to Rheanne Bailey, whose defensive work ethic halted Northumbria’s top scorer Cat Carr.

Wildcats are again at home next week to Leeds with a win strengthening their push for the play offs

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