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Lightning beat Dragons to go top of Super League

Lightning beat Dragons to go top of Super League

Ben Lumley

With a vengeful win over Cardiff Dragons, Loughborough Lightning resurrected their position at the top of the Netball Super League.

The reigning champions quickly took control of the opening period and gradually increased their lead to a comfortable 71-54 victory at Utilita Arena.

In a clinical display that saw them record a 93% shooting success and were without only four shots throughout the entire game, Lightning led 35-28 at halftime.

Samantha Wallace-Joseph, a top-scoring goalie for the visitors, had 32 goals, while Georgia Rowe, a losing pitcher, had 35.

Vic Burgess’ Lightning are three points clear of Birmingham Panthers, who host them on Sunday (18:00 BST), thanks to Victory.

On Sunday, at 16:00, Leeds Rhinos take on Manchester Thunder in a game that can be watched live on BBC iPlayer.

In another game, the London Mavericks defeated Nottingham Forest 57-48 at Hertfordshire Sports Village.

The Mavericks started the third quarter quickly and put themselves in front by 29-23 at half-time, but Forest was 29-23 ahead.

results and fixes

May 24th, 2019

Nottingham Forest 57-48 London Mavericks

Loughborough Lightning 54-71 Cardiff Dragons

May 25th, Sunday,

Watch the Leeds Rhinos versus the Manchester Thunder on BBC iPlayer at 00 BST.

related subjects

  • Netball

Source: BBC

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