Newcastle Eagles Women earned an 83-71 home win over Essex Rebels in an International Women's Basketball Championships clash on December 15, 2024. The Eagles used a strong third-quarter surge to pull away from a determined Essex side and secure a valuable twelve-point victory. The first half was a closely fought affair, with both teams exchanging leads, but Newcastle came out of the locker room with renewed energy to establish a decisive advantage. Their defensive pressure increased, leading to fast-break opportunities that extended the lead to double digits. Essex Rebels fought hard to stay in touch but could never fully recover from that pivotal period. This result helps Newcastle Eagles Women consolidate their position in the upper half of the table, while Essex Rebels will aim to regroup after this setback.