The Leicester Riders Women edged out Manchester Basketball Women 73-70 in a tightly contested International Women's Basketball Championships fixture on December 15, 2024. In a game that went down to the final possessions, the Riders secured a narrow three-point home victory to claim crucial points in the league standings. The match saw both teams trade leads throughout, with Leicester establishing a slight advantage by halftime that they managed to protect. Manchester mounted a strong comeback in the fourth quarter, closing the gap to a single possession, but key defensive stops and clutch free throws in the final minute allowed the Riders to seal the win. The performance of Leicester's backcourt was decisive, consistently breaking down the Manchester defense to create scoring opportunities. This result provides a boost for Leicester Riders Women in the table, while Manchester Basketball Women will rue missed chances in a game they could have won.