Sheffield Hatters were defeated after losing to the invincible London Lions.

The Hatters took on London Lions in Canon Medical Arena, at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park.

The Lions were on a high after their EuroCup victory when they beat Besikatas 149-145, leading them to become the first ever British winners of a European trophy in one of the season’s most dramatic games.

Late scores from Holly Winterburn and Megan Gustafson brought home the trophy for the Lions at the Copper Box Arena at the beginning of the month.

Their success continued when they beat Sheffield Hatters 92-45.

This loss comes not long after Sheffield Hatters took on London Lions on their home turf in January.

Before this, Sheffield Hatters were unbeaten at home in the league, but this streak was broken when London Lions beat them 72-60.

Hatters player, Georgia Gayle, 26, from Sheffield, said ahead of last weekend’s game: “I’m excited to play them. We’ve had close games previously and we have to beat everyone to win the championship so it’s a good test for us.

“They are a strong team even with a couple of players leaving early for WNBA so we are still going to need to bring our A game to get the win.”

It was Georgia’s grandmother, Betty Codona OBE, who created the Hatters over 60 years ago.

Georgia said: “It was clear I was born to be a Hatter and follow in my mum’s footsteps.

“I used to hate it growing up because everything was basketball. I couldn’t get away from it! But as I got older and matured, I started to embrace the opportunity given to me.”

Sheffield Hatters will face Leicester Riders at Loughborough University for their next game in the WBBL Championship.