Riders blow out Scorchers to complete double win weekend
Leicester Riders moved to joint top of the BBL Championship with an emphatic 103-76 win over Surrey Scorchers on Sunday. The Scorchers kept the game tight in the first quarter, even building small leads, but Riders started to assert their authority in the second period, and then took over in the second half. Riders won […]
Preview: Riders v Scorchers
Season So Far – Riders A 75-73 win to the Sheffield Sharks in their most recent game, in part thanks to a go-ahead bucket from Geno Crandall with five seconds left on the clock, moved the Riders to a 7-1 record to start the season. Leicester defence has set the tone for them, and they’re […]
Another Home win for Riders Women
Riders were able to prevail in a hard-fought game against the Oakland Wolves. The wolves started the game strong as they jumped to a 5-10 lead mid-way in the first quarter. However, as soon as Christina Gaskin subbed in she brought intensity and hit a big three to help the home team bounce back. There […]
Crandall floater seals win for Riders
Leicester Riders held on to win a superb contest at the Morningside Arena against the Sheffield Sharks, 75-73, to retain their bright start to the BBL Championship, and maintain the pressure on the league leaders London Lions. There was nothing in the game for three quarters when a burst from Riders gave them a ten […]
Preview: Riders v Sharks
Season So Far – Riders Holding their opponents to 68 points per game, the Riders’ defence has led them to a 6-1 record to start the season, enough to earn them third in the table, with two games in hand on the teams above. Offensively, the Riders have been sharing the wealth, with four players […]
Impressive win seals semi-final spot
Loughborough men’s Riders put out one of their best performances of the season to see off Bradford Dragons 91 – 68 in the Quarter Final of the L Lynch Trophy. The Dragons came out stronger of the two teams, gaining early momentum to open an early 7-point lead, but a 3-point jump shot from Jonas Dieterich […]
Wolves game replaced by Sharks
Leicester Riders game with Worcester Wolves this Friday has now been replaced by a home fixture with Sheffield Sharks, a 6pm tip. The game, brought forward from March 31st, is now in place after Worcester postponed the scheduled fixture. In other fixture news, Riders trip to Glasgow on 7th February will now tip-off at 3pm. […]
Riders blow out Rocks in a fine display on Sky Sports
Leicester Riders dominated Glasgow Rocks in the BBL Championship, easing to a 90-58 victory at the Morningside Arena in front of the Sky Sports cameras. Riders took the lead in the third minute of the game and never looked back. Riders’ best in the league defence held the Rocks to just 34% shooting from the […]
Preview: Riders v Rocks
Season So Far – Riders With three games in hand on the London Lions, who top the BBL Championship table, the Riders currently sit third with a record of 5-1. Holding teams to 71 points per game, they possess the best defensive record in the league, and the only unbeaten away record at 3-0. Leicester’s […]
Rob & Conner on Zoom Call
We have a special treat for Riders supporters this Tuesday afternoon (26th Jan 2021)! The club really value our supporters and know it’s not been an easy time for anyone. So how about a catch-up with two of your favourites!!! Coach Rob Paternostro and GB guard Conner Washington are inviting all Season Ticket holders from […]