The B.Braun Sheffield Hatters face Manchester Basketball tomorrow evening, and will be looking for a reaction following last weeks loss against the Caledonia Gladiators. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Hatters currently sit second in the championship, and will be keen for a victory to close in on top spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sheffield Wire Reporter Max Carson spoke to head coach Vanessa Ellis and star player Megan Mullins, who were adamant about the side’s desire for victory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms Ellis said: “In our league we have to come out and play 40 minutes to win, it’s just about trying to improve.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Hatter’s were last year’s play off champions, defeating Oakland Wolves at London’s 02 arena in May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the Hatter’s success, Ms Ellis has been vocal about the struggle women’s basketball faces, calling out issues in infrastructure and funding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After Covid, the Hatters had to sit out an entire season due to lack of financial support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the off-court struggles, she said: “We just have to do our bit, and ignore what’s happening when we’re on the court.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Hatter’s have a proud history, they were the first women’s basketball team to be established in the country, and are making significant efforts to maintain their dominance of the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year the team have six new arrivals, including power forward Megan (Mo) Mullins, who averaged 16.3 points for the Launceston Tornadoes in Australia last year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms Ellis spoke more on her contribution to the team:<\/p>\n\n\n\n