MCR win 100-73 London Lions in the Super League Basketball Championship.

Maaja Bratka and Veera Pirttinen showed the strength of the their veteran presence leading the way with 20 and 18 points.

The contest kicked off tightly contested withe the lead changing hands multiple times, whilst captain Maaja Bratka took over scoring 11 of Manchester's first quarter points. Manchester's size showed up where it counted as O'donnell and Price controlled the boards and MCR continued to build momentum as they went into the second quarter up 26-18.

Manchester carried on the run into the second quarter, building up a 15 point lead. London came out strong from three but Veera Pirttinen was able to reply every time ensuring MCR were able maintain their lead as she went on her own 8-2 run.

Going into the second half, MCR were able to build on the lead they held with London's 2 pointers matched by Manchester's 3s, landing a 21 point lead by the end of the quarter going into the fourth up 81-60. MCR kept the ball rolling in the fourth with Jenna Mastellone scoring 10 of her 12 points

MCR's fast offence and constant hustle proved too much for the London Lions as they claimed the victory 100-73.

Manchester will go to Sheffield to face the Hatters Saturday 10th October before returning to the NBPC October 18th to host the Leicester Riders.

You can get your tickets to our next home game here!

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