Riders defeat Sharks in a hard fought contest
Leicester Riders won a tense game against the Sheffield Sharks to maintain their unbeaten start to the BBL Championship, in a tight, defensive affair at the Morningside Arena, 74-64. The teams were playing for the second time in 5 days, and for the fourth time in this young season, and with both sides very familiar […]
Preview: Riders v Sharks
Leicester Riders vs B. Braun Sheffield Sharks Competition: BBL Championship Venue: Morningside Arena Tip-off: 8:00 PM Season so far- Riders The Riders started their season strongly, by securing qualification to the knockout stages of the BBL Cup. Three consecutive wins were enough to achieve this, as they beat each of the teams in their group; […]
Levenston elected to BE board
Riders Managing Director, Russell Levenston, has been elected to the board of Basketball England. Russell has been with the Riders since 2007, transforming the club both on and off the court. He has been integral in developing the Riders player pathway from Charnwood College through Loughborough University and the senior teams. Having also spent 13 […]
Riders team up with Glencar for Sky Sports game
Britain’s oldest BBL franchise, Leicester Riders, has partnered with Glencar Construction for the upcoming Sky Sports game against Bristol Flyers on Friday 18th December (7.30pm tip). The game will be the first time the reigning Playoff champions have featured on Sky Sports since coverage got underway last week. The club are delighted to welcome Glencar […]
Two more All-Star Five Selections
Riders have another two players selected in the WBBL All-Star Five. The team cruised to the WBBL CUP final last weekend against Cardiff Archers, which was led by a double-double from Ella Clark who put up 15 points and 13 rebounds. Clark made her presence known in the first quarter with a quick 5 points […]
Quarter Final date announced
Leicester Riders will host Glasgow Rocks on Wednesday 16 December 2020 (8pm tip) in the quarter final of the BBL Cup. Riders wrapped up their group phase on Monday night having already secured their spot in the quarter finals. The game will be available to watch on BBL Player.
Youthful Riders fall to Sharks in the BBL Cup
A very young Leicester Riders team made a full strength Sheffield Sharks work hard to pick up their second victory in the qualifying stages of BBL Cup, with an 87-61 win at the Morningside Arena. Only new signings Ali Fraser and Aaron Falzon played from Riders regular senior side, in a match that had little […]
Riders victorious in BBL Championship opener
Leicester Riders started their BBL Championship season with a solid win 84-72 on the road at Surrey Scorchers. The win was even more impressive as Riders had two of their players fouled out, Geno Crandall and Scottish International Ali Fraser on his debut, as Leicester racked up 25 fouls, the most in a match in […]
Riders through to the WBBL Cup Final
Leicester Riders Women are now through to the WBBL Cup Final, for the first time, after a dominant 67-27 win over Cardiff Met Archers. The Riders put their defensive tenacity on display as they held the Archers to a 14 FG% and 17 turnovers. Kate Oliver’s presence was felt in the paint as she had […]
Loughborough Women win at home against Cardiff Met Archers
Solid win for the Loughborough Riders Women as they beat Cardiff Met Archers 88-71 at home in the WNBL. It was a close game in the first half with the score going back and forth between each team. The Riders had three players in double figures, with Molly James leading the way with 21 points, […]