Report: Riders win thriller against London Lions led by Charles Thompson dominance
Leicester Riders ended 2024 by taking down the table topping London Lions in a thriller at the Mattioli Arena. Charles Thompsons’ 16 points, 14 rebounds and 6 blocks led the team to an 84-75 win, as he continued his dominant end to the calendar year. Ethan Wright led the scoring with 21 off the bench, […]
Fixture changes: January 2025
Leicester Riders can confirm the following changes to its January schedule: SLB Cup Quarter-Final We will play Manchester Basketball away for the Quarter-Final of the SLB Cup. This game has been scheduled for Sunday, January 12 at 2 pm. Our previously scheduled Championship game away to Cheshire Phoenix on January 12 will be rescheduled to […]
Preview: Leicester Riders vs London Lions
Leicester Riders are ready for their final action of 2024, hosting London Lions in the Super League Basketball Championship. The 6-2 Riders cast their eyes up the table, looking to chip into the table-topping Lions’ two win advantage over them. Leicester enter the tie on a five game League winning streak having beaten Bristol Flyers […]
Report: Leicester Riders bounce back to beat Bristol Flyers
Leicester Riders got back to winning ways, beating Bristol Flyers 83-74 to improve to 6-2 in the Super League Basketball Championship. A red hot first quarter saw the Riders run out to a big lead in the first, which they held until the final buzzer. Zach Jackson led the team with 20 points, going 8-12 […]
Preview: Leicester Riders vs Bristol Flyers
Leicester Riders are back in Super League Basketball action following Christmas, taking on Bristol Flyers and the League’s leading scorer Keddy Johnson at home. Following a heartbreaking semi-final loss last time out, the Riders look to rebound against the Flyers to continue their hot form in the Championship. Meanwhile Bristol hope to climb back to […]
Report: Leicester Riders fall just short of semi-final comeback against Newcastle Eagles
Leicester Riders fell heartbreakingly short of a comeback win in the Super League Basketball semi-finals, losing 174-178 over two legs. The team were 20 down on aggregate going into the final quarter, but a spirited fightback led by Ethan Wright saw them cut the semi-final to 3. But Leicester ultimately ran out of time, missing […]
Trophy semi-final second leg preview: Riders vs Eagles
Leicester Riders are set for the second leg in the Super League Basketball Trophy Semi-Final against Newcastle Eagles. The Riders need to overcome a four point deficit in the aggregate score in order to progress to the Final at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham. They enter the game in high spirits after four straight wins in […]
Report: Thompson dominant in Riders win in Surrey
Leicester Riders won their fourth League game on the bounce by beating Surrey 89ers on the road 89-72. Charles Thompson’s dominant display led the Riders from the frontcourt with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks, locking off the paint from wire to wire with his relentless effort and energy. Zach Jackson followed up with […]
Preview: Surrey 89ers vs Leicester Riders
Leicester Riders are back on the road for Championship action against Surrey 89ers. It’s the final scheduled trip to Surrey for the Riders, who have faced the Niners three times in competitive action already this season, winning on each occasion. Leicester now take the trip South on a three-game League winning streak, having beaten Newcastle […]
Report: Riders take dominant win against Newcastle Eagles
Leicester Riders made it three league wins on the bounce with a 89-65 victory against Newcastle Eagles at home. It was a start-to-finish dominant display for the Riders, who had contributions up and down the roster to win the bench battle 32-20. Zach Jackson led the way with a 20 point performance. He was backed […]