Strong end sees Storm blown away
Team Bath Netball came through a well-contested match against Surrey Storm with their 100 per cent record intact on Sunday as they made it six wins from six in the 2021 Vitality Superleague.
Storm made the Haines Wattssponsored Blue & Gold work hard for their 12-9 lead at the end of a tight first quarter and it continued to be well contested during the second period, although Team Bath were able to stretch their advantage to 24-16 going into the break.
A strong third quarter from Team Bath, which they won 16-9, all but ensured the points would be in the bag and Superleague head coach Anna Stembridge was able to give all 12 of her match-day squad court time.
“It was a good game and we’re glad to get the win and build in terms of scoreline,” said Stembridge after Sunday’s win.
“It’s always a close game against Storm and credit to them for the way they came out at us, I actually think they caused us more headaches in the second quarter than the first.”
University of Bath sporting scholar Sophie Drakeford-lewis, who was named Player of the Match after converting 92 per cent of her shots, added: “It was definitely a shift but we were also having a lot of fun out there and that’s something we want to bring to the season, it is a really tough one but we want to enjoy it.
“We pride ourselves on the strength we have in our squad and all 15 players were here today, cheering us on.
“We can make those changes and that’s going to be really beneficial come the end of the season.”