Makana Stone warms up Wednesday before playing in her third professional basketball game in Britain. (Photo property Leicester Riders)
She hasn’t lost as a pro.
Coupeville grad Makana Stone and the Leicester Riders thunked the Cardiff Met Archers 77-46 Wednesday in Women’s British Basketball League action, claiming their third-straight win to open the season.
With the victory, the Riders take top honors in their group at the WBBL Cup and advance to the semifinals, where they’ll square off with the Newcastle Eagles.
The London Lions and Sheffield Hatters play in the other half of the draw, with both games to be played at a still-to-be-determined date.
Leicester is the defending WBBL Cup champs, though this is Stone’s first go-around in the event.
The former Wolf came off the bench Wednesday to pile up five points, six rebounds, two assists, and a steal in 20.5 minutes of action.
Stone played the most of any Riders bench player.
Using a stifling defense, Leicester jumped all over Cardiff Met, turning a string of turnovers into quick buckets as it jumped out to a 25-8 lead by the first break.
The Riders took a slight step back in the second frame, but still led 39-24 at the half, before shoving things back out to 54-32 heading into the fourth.
Leicester put five players into double-digit scoring in the rout, with Louise Rouse and Brooklynn Mcalear-Fanus pacing the Riders with 14 points apiece.
Through three pro games, Stone has racked up 17 points, 21 rebounds, five assists, and a steal.
With a break in WBBL Cup action, Leicester opens the regular season Oct. 2, when it plays the Nottingham Wildcats.
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