The Archers came out all guns firing storming ahead to a 32-14 lead after the first quarter and they maintained the pace to walk back into the locker room at half time 23 points ahead, 62-39. But it was Leeds who dominated the third quarter narrowing the gap to 76-60 before the Archers wrapped thing up with a 27-21 final quarter.
GB Standard Life teammates Kate Butters and Meagan Hoffman shared the top-scoring position with 26 points each for the Archers, adding an impressive 9 and 18 rebounds respectively. Archers' captain and GB guard Stef Collins also had an exciting game with 17 points, 11 assists, four rebounds and six steals to her name.
GB shooting guard Jo Clayden put in a strong scoring performance for Leeds with 20 points, eight rebounds, two steals and an assist.
UWIC Archers coach Damian Jennings said: "I was incredibly impressed with our leaders today. Their focus and conviction to task was exemplary. The strength and resilience from beginning to end displayed how important this performance and result was to them personally and to us a family.
"This was undoubtedly our most complete performance to date but it was by no means without its pockets of error. What I think this game will do is keep us thirsty to ensure we revise our benchmark for an accepted performance and look to add to this in the coming weeks - we have not peaked yet and this is really important to remember!"
