In an electrifying start to their 2023/24 season, the British Basketball League team astounded the excited fans by delivering a resounding triumph over the Nottingham Wildcats with a commanding 49-point victory. The Hatters showcased an extraordinary team effort, with a remarkable seven players achieving double-digit scoring figures.
The Hatters team wasted no time leaving their mark, commencing the game with a burst of energy that left the Wildcats stunned. In under five minutes into the first quarter, they surged to an impressive 20-3 lead, displaying nearly flawless shooting accuracy.
While Valerie Cassidy De Falco and Jessica Wayne managed to put some points on the board for the Wildcats, it was Carla Drennan, making her Hatters debut, who delivered the decisive blow with a buzzer-beating lay-up, extending the lead to a formidable 35-12 at the end of the first quarter.
The Hatters continued how they started in the second quarter, leaving the Wildcats struggling to keep pace. Nottingham turned to Mari Stewart, who contributed 15 points, and Brooke Bjelko, who added 13 points in their efforts to narrow the gap.
Nottingham fought valiantly into the second half, but the Hatter’s deep bench of scorers, including Georgia Gayle and the unstoppable Madison Washington, proved too much on the day for the Wildcats. Washington’s phenomenal performance culminated in her reaching a personal total of 21 points, propelling the Hatters past the 100-point mark.
Player of the Game Madison Washington’s outstanding performance, featuring 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks, unquestionably made her the standout player in this thrilling contest. Her versatile contribution played a pivotal role in the Sheffield Hatters’ emphatic victory.
| Team | Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
| B. Braun Sheffield Hatters | Madison Washington | 21 | 6 | 4 |
| B. Braun Sheffield Hatters | Georgia Gayle | 15 | 4 | 5 |