Riders win on the road in Surrey
The Riders improved their BBL best record to 17-2, beating the Surrey Scorchers 82-60 on the road. Darien Nelson-Henry led the team with 21 points and five rebounds, not missing a shot as he went 8-8 from the field. Nelson-Henry’s shooting was consistent throughout the team, as Leicester enjoyed a characteristically efficient shooting night, going […]
Preview: Riders at Scorchers
Season So Far – Riders A 16-2 record is enough to put the Riders 10 points clear atop the BBL Championship table. They have dominated the BBL on both ends, possessing the league’s best offensive and defensive record by scoring 90.2 points and giving up just 70.1. The Riders start to their season was the […]
RIDERS v WOLVES DOUBLEHEADER
The Leicester Riders and Oaklands Wolves faced a double header this weekend, one game played in each teams respectives arena’s. Both times though the Riders came out on top in convincing fashion behind the Riders unselfish offense and phenomenal defense. In their first face off the Riders took off, coming out with a 12-0 run […]
RIDERS 81-90 NEWCASTLE
Sunday saw the Loughborough Riders take on Team Newcastle in a tough contest headlined by defense, runs and three point shooting. The Riders were led by dominant performances from both Joe Bielak and Harrison Gamble who each had 23 points. But their efforts weren’t quite enough to overcome Team Newcastle who were able to hold […]
Riders fall on the road to Giants
The Riders took their second defeat of the season in a thriller, falling to the Manchester Giants 85-83. Losing their MVP Geno Crandall to injury after the first minute, the Riders fought hard all game to keep it close. There was never double-digit points between the teams, as the game came down to the final […]
Preview: Riders at Giants
Manchester hosts retro night in this one, with classic kits, tunes and special guests set to feature! The Riders will be throwing it back to the early 2000s, sporting a blue and orange for the contest. Season So Far – Riders The Riders sit top of the BBL Championship table with a 16-1 record, their […]
Riders defeat Phoenix to clinch playoff spot
The Riders improved to 16-1 at the top of the BBL Championship with a comfortable 80-59 win against the Cheshire Phoenix. With the Rocks losing their game against the Surrey Scorchers, the Riders clinched a playoff place with the win. A team effort saw the Riders take the win, as eight players scored eight or […]
Rest in peace Eric
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of one of our former players Eric Robertson. Out with being an outstanding basketball player and all his accomplishments on court, Eric was a stand out human being who’s light shone so brightly. He was a man of family and faith. His infectious smile and […]
Preview: Riders v Phoenix
Season So Far – Riders The Riders are clear at the top of the BBL Championship table, having lost just one of their 16 games this season. They are the BBL’s premier side on both ends of the floor, scoring 91.3 points per game while giving up less than 70. Shooting efficiency has been the […]
WARRIORS 94-101 RIDERS
Sunday’s game saw the Loughborough Riders take on the Leicester Warriors in a high scoring, high octane match. Both teams gave it their all as the Riders pulled through and won the game 101-94. Right from the tip it was evident it was going to be an intense game. Both teams were quick to push […]