NEWCASTLE 93-87 RIDERS
Saturday saw a contested contest between the Loughborough Riders and Newcastle University. Both teams put on a gritty display of heart, but it was Newcastle that managed to get the edge and win 93-87. The first quarter was a battle between Newcastle’s ability to attack the paint and the Riders stellar perimeter shooting. Both teams […]
RIDERS 57-SUNS 74
Sunday’s Trophy Semi Final saw the Leicester Riders take on the Sevenoak Suns in a gritty, defensive minded game that was decided by both teams ability to defend the other. It was well fought but the Rider’s couldn’t overcome the Suns and lost the game 74-57. The Game began on equal footing. It was evident […]
Riders edge Flyers on the road
The Riders won a battle in Bristol, emerging 78-75 victors against the Flyers. Zach Jackson put on a show throughout, scoring 28 points and leading Leicester down the stretch. The game came down to the final shot after Jackson’s three put the Riders up one with less than a minute remaining. He and Geno Crandall […]
Basketball Stands Together
BBL and WBBL clubs unite to show solidarity in support of Ukraine. The British Basketball League (BBL) and its 23 Men’s and Women’s clubs will stand together over the next five days in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, showing support at all matches from March 4th-9th. The thoughts of the British Basketball community are […]
Retro Night announced!
Retro kits, top tunes and special guests are all in store for the Leicester Riders & Manchester Giants remaining league games against each other. Leicester’s trip to Belle Vue, Manchester will have a twist on Sunday 13 March 2022 with both teams playing in a version of a RETRO kit from years’ gone by (tickets […]