Myerscough had 7 players in double digits as they eased past Liverpool 135 – 50 to keep their 100% winning record alive in Basketball England’s National League Division 4.
Myerscough’s U19’s led from the tip as Emmanuel Kabengele converted from under the hoop – In what was a well-rounded first quarter 9 of the young Myerscough side managed to get on the score sheet demonstrating great team basketball to lead 32 – 8 going into the second.
Liverpool had a spirited second quarter and despite being up against constant Myerscough pressure showed that they could be an offensive threat, Jonny Graham led the way for the home side. As the quarter ran down Myerscough were lifted by back to back triples from David Walsh to stretch the lead out to 67 – 28 at the break.
Into the third and much of the same from the visiting team as Myerscough continued to apply pressure and convert with good efficiency. Montel Dennis was active on the glass grabbing 3 offensive boards as well as scoring 6 points straight. The home side were outscored 37 – 11 in the quarter with the score at 104 – 39.
An active Myerscough continued to play hard in the fourth despite the temptation to take their foot off the gas. Chris Bwana who, as well as Montel Dennis was making his return to the Myerscough squad following International duties with the AASE England Squad went perfect from the floor converting 4 of 4. As time wound down on the game Myerscough cruised to a 135 – 50 victory.
Emmanuel Kabengele who chipped in with a big 25 point 10 rebound double, double commented after the game ‘I think we played well, we could have started stronger but we showed passion and desire especially in the second half, we have 12 guys who can all make an impact this has really helped us to start our season in Division 4 well’.
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