Team Bath Netball looking for instant response to Pulse reverse as they hit the road for first-ever NXT Gen League away match
Team Bath Netball head on the road for the first time this NXT Gen League season this weekend, looking for a quick return to winning ways following a first defeat of the 2025 campaign.
The Blue & Gold, who visit London Mavericks on Saturday 1st March (1.15pm), produced a tireless display in front of another capacity crowd at the Team Bath Arena on Friday but were beaten 56-40 in a physical contest by a London Pulse outfit bolstered by three members of their Super League squad.
Darcie Everitt and Gracie Smith both started in defence for the visitors, while former Team Bath player Sophie Kelly – who still studies at the University of Bath, where she is supported by a Bill Whiteley Sporting Scholarship – was among the replacements.
Lottie Robinson challenges former Team Bath Super League shooter Hannah Passmore.Ellie Ervine controls the ball at full stretch for Team Bath. PICTURES: Bob Bradford
Hannah Passmore, another ex-Team Bath Super League shooter and sporting scholar, started in attack for Pulse, who came out extremely strongly and won most of the in-air contests as they opened up a 30-18 lead at half-time.
Team Bath kept fighting, though, and Welsh international centre Ellen Morgan – winner of the Most Valuable Player award – instantly made an impact off the bench, opening up the attacking end and putting in a huge amount of defensive work as the hosts won the third quarter 13-11.
Pulse were able to extend their lead in the final quarter but Team Bath’s players – who were roared on by the 600-strong crowd throughout – showed tremendous grit and determination, and will take plenty of learning from the performance and result.
Ellen Morgan had a big impact on the game after coming into mid-court for Team Bath.Most Valuable Player Ellen Morgan receives a bouquet of flowers from Alicia John of Team Bath Netball partners Bath Recreation Ltd.
Team Bath Netball starting combination: GK Scarlett Creasey, GD Lottie Robinson, WD Poppy Tydeman, C Phoebe Maslen, WA Alanna Pullen, GA Charlotte Watts, GS Lily Jones. Impact players: Lucy Button, Ellie Ervine, Ellen Morgan, Sienna Rutherford, Ella Williams.
London Pulse starting combination: GK Darcie Everitt, GD Isla May, WD Gracie Smith, C Eliza Barclay, WA Hannah Knightbridge, GA Hannah Gibson, GS Hannah Passmore. Impact players: Jada Autumn, Sophie Kelly, Ellie Sadler, Rheanna Thomas Grant, Tayla Wright Brown.
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