Rhinos finish bottom after final-game loss to Panthers
The Birmingham Panthers secured a decisive victory over the Leeds Rhinos, finishing the season with a 67-43 win. This win allowed the Panthers to avoid finishing at the bottom of the Netball Super League table. The Rhinos, who only won one match throughout the season, ended their campaign in last place.
- ▪The Panthers finished the season with back-to-back victories.
- ▪Birmingham Panthers led the match from the start, ending the first quarter 17-11 ahead.
- ▪The Rhinos only managed one league win this season, which was against the Panthers earlier in February.
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Rhinos finish bottom after final-game loss to Panthers Image source, Benjamin BrainImage caption, Birmingham Panthers ended the season with successive victoriesByMichael EmonsBBC Sport journalistPublished15 minutes agoBirmingham Panthers earned a convincing 67-43 win at Leeds Rhinos to avoid finishing bottom of the Netball Super League.In their final fixture of the season, whoever lost knew they would end the campaign bottom of the eight-team table.The Panthers moved into a 17-11 lead by the end of the first quarter and stretched their advantage further to go in at half-time 31-18 in front.At 37-19 ahead, the Panthers looked to be cruising, although the hosts reduced the deficit to only 12.But the visitors quickly ended any home hopes of a fightback by pulling clear once more, with Betsy…
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