Manchester Thunder maintain perfect start to the season with a commanding 75-44 win over Surrey Storm.
Manchester Thunder maintained their perfect start to the season with a commanding 75-44 win over Surrey Storm.
Thunder led by just four at half-time after a slow start but pulled away in the third quarter to record five wins from five so far this season."Really happy with what they're doing, they all have each other's backs," said Thunder head coach Karen Greig.Goal attack Lois Pearson impressed under the post, missing just one of her 33 attempts and combining seamlessly with wing attack Nat Metcalf.
"Lois just cruises through, she's immense. When she turns the burners on she appears from nowhere, her work-rate and vision in the circle, we're starting to see her take on that responsibility now," said Greig. Paige Reed scored seven goals while South African Elmere van der Berg, who joined Thunder for the 2024 season, added 36 from the bench as Thunder showcased their squad depth.Mary Cholhok scored 55 of the Lightning's goals, while Alice Harvey was named player of the match for a dominant display in defence.host Lightning at the Belle Vue Arena next Saturday, live on the BBC Sport website and app, and BBC iPlayer.
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