Rima Queens secured the biggest victory on day four of the 2023 Ardova handball premier league after they outscored Benue Queens 43-22 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State.
Bayelsa Queens’ wait for their first victory continued after suffering a third straight defeat against Bendel Dynamos.
Imo Grasshoppers recorded a close 22-21 win over Seasider Babes while Plateau Peacocks defeated Delta Queens 28-17.
Table toppers Safety Babes overcame rivals Defender Babes 29-26 to sustain their winning streak in the league.
In the men’s event, Kano Pillars and Niger United played an explosive 25-25 draw.
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Confluence Stars blew away Bendel Dynamos 22-15 and Police Machine claimed their second win of the campaign with a 23-22 defeat of Lagos Seasiders.
Tojemarine Academy continued their unbeaten run as they dispatched Correctional Boys 28-23 while Safety Shooters edged De Defenders 30-29.
Benue Buffaloes earned a shocking 30-26 victory over Rima Strikers.
Simon Agada of Benue Buffaloes and Diana Saloo of Safety Babes emerged as the Most Valuable Players of day three.
Benue Queens 22-43 Rima Queens
Plateau Peacocks 28-17 Delta Queens
Bayelsa Queens 25-29 Bendel Dynamos
Imo Grasshoppers 22-21 Seasider Babes
Safety Babes 29-26 Defender Babes
Day Three Results (Men)
Confluence Stars 22-15 Bendel Dynamos
Police Machine 23-22 Lagos Seasiders
Niger United 25-25 Kano Pillars
Correctional Boys 23-28 Tojemarine Academy
De Defenders 19-30 Safety Shooters
Rima Strikers 26-30 Benue Buffaloes