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By: Michael P. Hall
St. Mirren Saints scored the opening basket of the RAF Scottish National Cup Finals 2008. Their opponents, the JRW Gladiators, answered back and the game was underway. The Gladiators took their first lead of the game with 2:54 left in the first quarter but, it was short lived. Saints captain Gemma Black sank a three-pointer to increase her team’s lead. A number of fast break opportunities presented themselves for the Gladiators who cut the Saints lead to one, 15-14.
The second quarter opened with both teams running hard. The Saints pulled away twice, 22-18 and 27-24. Great ball movement and speed by the Gladiators kept the game close and even tied the game at 27-27. St. Mirren picked up their level of play and went on an 8-0 run to end the quarter with 35-27 lead.
