An emphatic fourth quarter display was enough to secure a valuable victory over Tameside in Basketball England’s Division 4 North on Saturday. Myerscough, missing key players due to injury turned around an 8 point deficit going into the final period to battle to a 16 point triumph, 78 – 62.
It was the away side that got off to the better start, converting in transition and bursting out to an 11 point lead mid-way through the first. Myerscough scrapped back to drag the difference to 6 going into the second quarter.
With nerves settled Myerscough dominated proceedings during the second period outscoring Tameside 22 – 7 to hand the home side a 40 – 31 lead at the break. 17 year old Adam Morris making his debut nailed the pick of the points, converting from deep after excellent ball movement from the hosts.
A rejuvenated Tameside came out fighting during the third and with a change in tactics panicked the home team. Sloppy play from Myerscough and a lack of composure allowed the visitors to take an 8 point advantage into the final period.
Down 6 with 8 minutes to go Myerscough switched gears. A Cian Hickey three sparked a revival, one that proved too much for Tameside who came into the fixture having only lost one game this season. The young Myerscough side showed resilience beyond their years as they battled through every possession holding the experienced Tameside to only 5 points to run out with a resounding victory.
Youngster Adam Morris was delighted with the teams display commenting ‘The team played with great energy at times and I think we showed we can be a force to be reckoned with, I was really excited to make the step up to the first team, it was great to have the chance to prove myself’.
The win momentarily puts Myerscough at the top of Division 4 North with an 8 and 1 record, next up is a trip to Leeds to take on the Tigers (20th December) Myerscough will hope for a third victory on the bounce.
You can read the match report from last week’s victory over Kendal Warriors here; REPORT
Elsewhere Myerscough U18’s continued their winning ways taking down Cheshire Wire 74 – 64, to claim top spot in the Northwest conference going into the Christmas break.
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