Krisper, Sheffield pull away from Newcastle on Saturday

NEWCASTLE, England (Interstat) — Sheffield defeated Newcastle 99-82 on Saturday in a women’s professional basketball game. Sheffield shot 39 of 70 from the floor, 6 of 19 from three-point range and 15 of 19 from the free throw line. Newcastle shot 24 of 58 from the floor, 8 of 16 from three-point range and 26 of 28 from the free throw line. Sheffield had 14 offensive rebounds, 14 assists and 18 turnovers; Newcastle had eight offensive rebounds, 14 assists and 19 turnovers. Nina Krisper led Sheffield with 31 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Nala Williams paced Newcastle with 13 points, four rebounds and 13 assists. Tierra Hodges added 22 points, five rebounds and two assists for Sheffield, while Jakayla Johnson scored 23 points for Newcastle. Laycee Drake also added 11 points, six rebounds and six assists for Sheffield. Sheffield’s record is now 2-2, and Newcastle’s record is now 2-2.