Krisper Leads Sheffield Past Leicester in Women’s Pro Basketball

LEICESTER, England (Interstat) — Nina Krisper scored 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead Sheffield past Leicester 88-61 on Saturday in a women’s professional basketball game. Katie Januszewska led Leicester with 17 points, three rebounds and three assists. Tia Morgan added 16 points and six rebounds for Sheffield, while Louisa Gibbins scored 11 points for Leicester. Laycee Drake had 15 points and four assists and Tierra Hodges contributed 10 points and eight rebounds for Sheffield. Sheffield improved to 3-2, while Leicester fell to 0-5. Sheffield shot 31 of 71 from the floor, 5 of 27 from 3-point range and 18 of 20 from the free-throw line. Leicester shot 22 of 62 overall, 7 of 21 from beyond the arc and 10 of 14 at the line. Sheffield held a 20-11 edge in offensive rebounds and forced 22 turnovers. Sheffield had 14 assists and 16 turnovers, while Leicester had 10 assists and committed 22 turnovers. Sheffield committed 16 fouls and Leicester committed 18.