Four things to know about Leicester Riders’ season series with Bristol Flyers
Leicester Riders take on Bristol Flyers in the Super League Basketball Playoff Quarter-Finals. The tie will be fought over two legs, the first in Bristol on Friday, May 2, at 7:30 pm, before the return fixture on Monday, May 5, at 1:30 pm. The sides have faced off six times so far this season, the […]
Leicester Riders secure second seed with win against Caledonia Gladiators
Leicester Riders won their final game of the Super League Basketball regular season 94-74 against Caledonia Gladiators. It was a wire-to-wire home win led by 22 points and 9 rebounds off the bench from Ethan Wright. In 21 minutes of play, Wright put in an energetic performance as the team’s spark plug. The win secures […]
Preview: Leicester Riders look to lock up second seed with win against Caledonia Gladiators
Leicester Riders are ready for the final game of the Super League Basketball Championship season. They look to secure second place with a win against Caledonia Gladiators at home. Meanwhile this will be the final game of the season for their Scottish opponents, who are out of the playoff race at the bottom of the […]
A letter to supporters from Leicester Riders Chairman, Kevin Routledge
Dear Riders Family, As we come to the close of what has been one of the most challenging and transformative seasons in our club’s proud history, I wanted to take a moment — on behalf of everyone at the Leicester Riders — to personally thank you for your unwavering support. This year has tested everyone […]
Preview: Leicester Riders take on Newcastle Eagles on the road
Leicester Riders take on Newcastle Eagles on the road in their penultimate game of the Super League Basketball Championship season. With the Championship winners decided on Wednesday in London, the Riders look to lock up second place in their final two games. Meanwhile, Newcastle can finish between fourth and sixth depending on their final two […]
Preview: Leicester Riders face SLB title defining game against London Lions
Leicester Riders and London Lions are set for the most consequential matchup of the Super League Basketball season. The two rivals go head-to-head in the capital with Championship title implications taking the pre-game headlines. The Riders need to win to keep their title hopes alive. Should they get over the line in London, they will […]
Leicester Riders Defeat Cheshire Phoenix in Nail-Biting Back-and-Forth Battle
Leicester Riders took another stride towards the Super League Basketball Championship title, with a 94-90 victory over Cheshire Phoenix. Duke Shelton’s 21 points, off the bench, spurred the Riders to the win, in what was a gritty, hard fought affair. Words: Daniel Ajanaku First Quarter: The game started off with a fast-paced, efficient start with […]
Preview: Leicester Riders host Cheshire Phoenix in crucial Super League Basketball matchup
Leicester Riders take on Cheshire Phoenix in their second home game of the week. The Riders have four games to go in the Super League Basketball Championship, all played within eight days. They’re all crucial matchups. Leicester will be crowned league champions should they win their remaining games. That starts with this fixture as they […]
Resilient Leicester Riders Grind out Win over Surrey 89ers
In their quest for the title, Leicester Riders continued their strong form as they defeated the Surrey 89ers 91-84, with Spencer Johnson racking up 20 points, in what was a hard fought contest. Words: Daniel Ajanaku First Quarter: Johnson Ignites early momentum, but Surrey Strike Late The opening quarter delivered a back-and-forth contest with Surrey […]
Preview: Leicester Riders host Surrey 89ers hoping to maintain title hopes
Leicester Riders continue their late season title charge in the Super League Basketball Championship with a midweek clash against Surrey 89ers. These familiar foes have met seven times before this season, and now face off for the final time in the league with major ramifications for both teams. The Riders have their eyes set firmly […]