Mary Nuba on fire for UK champions Loughborough Lightning, Haniisha Muhameed and Proscovia's Storm falter

Mary Nuba in action for Loughborough Lightning|GETTY IMAGES

NETBALL Mary Nuba on fire for UK champions Loughborough Lightning, Haniisha Muhameed and Proscovia's Storm falter

Allan Damba • 13:57 - 26.02.2024

Despite her stunning display, Nuba was overlooked for the Player of the Match, with teammate and Wing defence, Beth Cobden scooping the honour.

Ugandan Goal Shooter Mary Nuba Cholhok was the star of the day as Loughborough Lightning thrashed Team Bath 83-46 in the Netball Super League on Saturday.

Nuba managed a whooping 52 goals as her side picked the dominant victory at the Sir David Wallace Arena.

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Mary Nuba Cholhok | Image Tara St Clair

Her goals represented over 60% of Loughborough Lightning's total on the day.

Despite her stunning display, Nuba was overlooked for the Player of the Match, with teammate and Wing defence, Beth Cobden scooping the honour.

The result made it two successive victories for Loughborough Lightning after their first against Surrey Storm a week back.

Nuba and Loughborough will return to Netball Super League action on March 2 against London Pulse.

Meanwhile, Surrey Storm, which is home to She Cranes stars Haniisha Muhameed and Peace Proscovia, suffered a 62-46 defeat at the hands of London Pulse.

Peace Proscovia (L) and Haniisha Mohameed|X

Muhameed and Proscovia will hope to get their season going with a March 2 game against Saracens Mavericks at the Surrey Sports Park.