Sheffield Hatters v Northants Lightning -13/11/22.
The return game of Hatters first game of the season saw them entertaining Northants Lightning at home. After a slight mix up at tip, the game got off with everyone going towards the right basket. Hatters won away 90-36 but were keen not to be complacent, playing their usual strong defence against an aggressive offence, taking their hard work to a 29-16 first quarter lead. Lightning started the second quarter strong and kept in touch with a score of 45-25, only being out scored 16-9 in the quarter.
Unaware of the halftime team talk, but I’m sure it was inspirational, the Hatters started the 3rd quarter strong and even though full court press was conceded, they stopped Lightning scoring until the 7th minute of the quarter. Lightning were held to only 8 points with the third quarter score ending 72-33. Lightning definitely didn’t let their heads drop & played strong basketball to the end, but using all their bench & everyone putting in a full effort, Hatters ended the game winning 95-49.