Game day seven of the MAPFRE MSV Life Women League resulted in leaders Hibernians losing their unbeaten record when they were beaten by the odd basket against a
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The MAPFRE MSV Life KO trophy remained on the Starlites’ shelves after the latter notched a repeat success after overcoming Hibernians’ resistance in the first major final in the senior categories this season.
This is Starlites Naxxar GiG’s third triumph in this competition, following a maiden achievement in 1999 and last year’s win.
Hibs did try their best to stay in the game even if Starlites had a strong start to the final moving to an early 12-2 lead with Maria Bonett notching a tris of hoops.
Josephine Diaby, who was voted as the final’s Most Valuable Player, added a brace and Spaniard play caller Patricia Arguello potting the other basket.