Sheffield defeats Caledonia 73‑66 in women’s pro basketball
SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom (Interstat) — Megan Mullings posted 18 points and 10 rebounds as Sheffield defeated Caledonia 73-66 on Sunday in a women’s professional basketball game. Sheffield improved to 18-3, while Caledonia fell to 17-3. Caledonia shot 22 of 66 from the field, Sheffield 24 of 63.
Both teams shot perfectly from the free-throw line, Sheffield making 24 of 24 and Caledonia 18 of 18. Sheffield struggled from 3-point range, hitting just 1 of 22, while Caledonia connected on 4 of 20. Turnovers were a major factor; Caledonia committed 27 to Sheffield’s 18. Sheffield also held advantages in assists (14-5) and steals (14-5). Sheffield blocked six shots; Caledonia had none.
Antoinette Lewis added 19 points and three blocks for Sheffield. Tess Amundsen led Caledonia with 21 points, and Anastasia Warren contributed 15 points and four assists. Tierra Hodges grabbed 11 rebounds for Caledonia. The victory was Sheffield’s second straight over Caledonia, following an 83-70 win on Feb. 28. Both teams committed 25 fouls.