Injury update: Mo Walker
Riders are devastated to confirm that Mo Walker has ruptured his achilles and will be out for the rest of the season. We would like to thank Spire Hospital for their on-going support of our players & programme. Their partnership has enabled Mo to receive the very best care as he prepares to undergo surgery […]
Academy Results: October 29th & 30th
Results U16 Girls II 39-72 Derby Trailblazers U16 Boys II 44-63 Warwickshire Hawks U14 Boys Premier 89-71 Cheshire Phoenix U15 Boys 75-24 Abingdon Eagles U14 Girls 44-91 Sheffield Hatters U18 Men 62-76 Sheffield Sharks U16 Boys Premier 77-97 Trafford Magic U17 Boys 40-38 Nuneaton Predators
Riders comeback to beat Sharks
The Riders secured back-to-back wins over a weekend of games after beating the Sheffield Sharks 86-72. In an exceptional team effort, the Riders had four starters score over 15 points in the game. They were led by 21 points from Derryck Thornton, the 6’3” point guard shooting 50% from the field. See the full box […]
BBL Championship Preview- Riders at Sharks
The Riders are on the road for the fifth time this season, taking on the Sheffield Sharks. The Sharks were runners-up in last season’s league table and enter this game on a four-game winning streak. Riders looking for momentum After an injury-troubled start to their season, playing games without key players Zach Jackson and Derryck […]
Riders bounce back against Bristol
The Riders put one in the win column, improving to 3-3 with a 91-73 victory against the Bristol Flyers. A monster 34-point performance from Marc Loving led a dominant second-half display, as Leicester secured a much-needed win. Loving’s 34 came in 36 minutes, shooting 13-17 from the field and a red-hot 6-8 from three. The […]
BBL Championship preview- Riders vs Flyers
The Riders host the Bristol Flyers, as the sides meet for the second time early in the season. They will look to bounce back after a defeat in their most recent fixture. Riders happy to be home Leicester endured a difficult start to the season, with four of their first five games on the road. […]
Academy Preview: October 29th & 30th
Fixtures: Saturday Under 16 Girls II v Derby Trailblazers – 13:00 Tip at Morningside Arena U16 Boys II v Warwickshire Hawks – 13:15 Tip at Morton Morellos College U14 Boys Premier v Cheshire Phoenix – 15:00 Tip at Ellesmere Port Sports Village U15 Boys v Abingdon Eagles – 17:00 Tip at King Alfred Academy Sunday […]
Riders fall just short in Glasgow
The Riders fell short in Scotland, losing a battle against the Caledonia Gladiators. Before the closing seconds, the lead was never greater than six for either team. But the Gladiators found late momentum to secure the win. The Riders’ wing duo of Patrick Whelan and Marc Loving led the scoring with 22 and 20, respectively, […]
BBL Championship Preview: Riders at Gladiators
The Riders take on the Caledonia Gladiators on the road, for the second game of a doubleheader. They hold a 2-2 record going into the game, as they look to get over .500. Riders back on track After starting the season on a three-game road trip, which they finished with a 1-2 record, the Riders […]
Riders win home opener
The Riders move to 2-2 after winning their home opener. It was a 102-89 against the Manchester Giants, which they blew open in the third quarter. The Riders’ wing tandem led them through the game, as GB guard Patrick Whelan and Omaha graduate Zach Jackson scored 20 each. Jackson also grabbed 10 boards, putting up […]