Newcastle pull off upsets to set London showdown in 2024 WBBL playoffs final
Newcastle Eagles have pulled off another surprise run to the WBBL playoffs final as they set up a showdown with three-time defending champions London Lions.
The six seeds defeated league runners-up Caledonia Gladiators 58-60 in overtime on the road, on Sunday, to back up victory over third-placed Sheffield Hatters to reach the post-season finale for a third time – winning the title in 2016.
Jada Dapaa led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds having returned from injury for the playoffs,