Team Northumbria's missed out on the chance of revenge when they lost 79-54 to City of Sheffield Hatters in the second round of the National Cup.

The Newcastle side had suffered an early-season drubbing by the Yorkshire outfit but, without three of their starting regulars, never looked like atoning for that result.

Sheffield jumped out to a five-point lead in the opening minutes but a steal and drive by American Joann Overstreet closed the gap to 12-10 and forced Sheffield to call a time out.

It had the desired effect as Sheffield went on a 5-0 run, but by the end of the first Northumbria were still within touching distance at 19-11.

Northumbria tried to stay close in the second quarter, Zoe Vickers going to the free throw line before Overstreet hit a long-range three-pointer.

With five minutes left in the second quarter the home side were still in contention, trailing 27-20, but Sheffield went on a 12-2 run led by American Stephanie Gandy and went into half-time comfortably in front 39-22.

In the third quarter Northumbria struggled to execute on offence and had to go long range to score with three three-pointers, and by the end of the quarter it was 59-33 to the visitors.

It was too little to late as Northumbria fought back in the final quarter, led by their two top scorers Vickers and Overstreet, who finished with 20 and 19 points respectively.

The team have two free weekends before they host London Heathrow Aces in the National League on December 2.