Report: Riders’ season ends in Sheffield
Leicester Riders’ season ended in the British Basketball League Playoff Quarter-Finals, after losing to the Sheffield Sharks 86-69 in Game Three. After a closely fought first half, matching the tone set in the opening two games of the series, the Sharks blew the game open in the third with hot shooting, and the Riders couldn’t […]
Report: Riders fall in clutch to Sharks
Leicester Riders fell 74-77 to Sheffield Sharks in Game Two of the British Basketball League Quarter-Finals. Prentiss Nixon’s game winner forced a Game Three in Sheffield, after a closely fought battle throughout. Teddy Allen led the tie with 23, hitting big shots consistently to keep the Riders in touch. The Riders had a chance to […]
Riders beat Rebels to progress to playoff semis
Leicester Riders pulled off a comeback in the clutch to beat Essex Rebels 81-79 and progress to the semi finals of the Women’s British Basketball League Playoffs. The Riders were down by as much as 21 in the game, and 11 going into the final quarter, but pulled off a comeback led by star guard […]
Playoff Preview: Leicester Riders v Sheffield Sharks Game Two
Leicester Riders are set to take on the Sheffield Sharks in Game Two of the British Basketball League Playoff Quarter-Finals. The Riders enter the game leading the best-of-three series 1-0, meaning a win in the game would see them advance to the Semi-Finals. Here is everything you need to know about the fixture. Fixture information […]
Playoff preview: Leicester Riders vs Essex Rebels
Leicester Riders are set to tip-off their 2024 Playoff campaign at the Mattioli Arena against Essex Rebels. The Riders enter the postseason as the 4-seed, finishing 15-5 in the Championship. Meanwhile the Rebels’ 11-9 record earned them the 5-seed following their trip to the Trophy Final in January. Here’s what to expect from the matchup. […]