Rebels aim to make home advantage count in play-offs
The Essex Rebels enter the women's Super League Basketball play-off quarter-finals with a perfect home record, having secured third place in the regular season. They will host the London Lions, whom they have already defeated twice this season. Point guard Paige Meyer emphasized the importance of home support and momentum heading into the decisive games. The Rebels aim to reach the finals at London's O2 Arena, marking a significant milestone for the club's growing program.
- ▪Essex Rebels finished third in the women's Super League Basketball regular season, their highest placement since joining in 2018-19.
- ▪The team boasts a 9-0 home record at the University of Essex and will host the play-off quarter-final against London Lions.
- ▪Paige Meyer, who joined from the South Dakota Jackrabbits, highlighted the advantage of playing with home crowd support.
- ▪The Rebels recently beat London Lions 86-66 at home, despite losing to them in the 2024 Betty Codona Trophy final.
- ▪Both Super League Basketball finals are scheduled for 17 May at London's O2 Arena.
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