Rebels Women Secure Away Win Against Nottingham 

The Essex Rebels take two points on the road as they secure an 88-80 win against the Nottingham Wildcats.  

Tor Freeman’s side got back on track as they walked away with their second win of the Super League Basketball season this weekend.  

After facing back-to-back losses to Manchester and Newcastle at home, the Rebels travelled to Nottingham to face the Wildcats, determined to turn their season around.  

The hosts made a bright start immediately establishing control as they took a 12-5 advantage in the opening three minutes. However, at the midway point of the opening quarter the Rebels began to close the deficit with Olivia Forster acting as a catalyst. Forster’s 3-point jump shot came with 4 minutes on the clock and sparked successful spells from JaMya Robinson and Alexa Mikeska whose lay-ups gave the Rebels their first lead of the game.  

This spur of momentum handed the Rebels a 26-22 advantage at the end of the first quarter.  The Rebels continued to stretch their advantage throughout the second quarter. Forster and Robinson continued their impressive form ensuring Rebels capitalised on the Wildcats’ mistake. Contributions also came from Lara Rohkohl and Alexa Mikeska who continued to work hard offensively and defensively.  The Rebels walked into half time ahead, extending their lead to 55-44.  

The Rebels were determined to maintain their lead after half time. Whilst Rohkohl enjoyed an influential spell, the visitors endured their quietest offensive period of the game, working hard on the defence to ensure Nottingham were kept at bay.  

Nottingham attempted to mount a comeback in the final quarter, Davids-Oboh and Basham helped the hosts reduce the deficit to single digits for the first time since the first quarter. Despite the Wildcats enjoying their strongest spell, consecutive 3-pointers from Rebels captain Claire Paxton halted Nottingham’s momentum.  

As the clock wound down, the Rebels continued to apply the pressure. Alexa Mikeska stood out as she dominated defensively with key rebounds and steals which helped the Rebels maintain control in the closing stages.  

Mikeska influence not only ensured the Rebels walked away with an 88-80 win, she also earned herself Player of the Match after registering a double-double in assists and 2 rebounds off a triple-double after adding a tally of 14 points, 8 rebounds 12 assists and 5 steals.  

The Rebels will look to continue this form after the international break. Freeman’s Rebels will return to the Essex Sport Arena on 28 November where they will host the Braun Sheffield Hatters.