Myerscough made it 5 wins on the bounce after an outstanding defensive performance against local neighbours Lancashire Spinners 2 on Saturday. The hosts were made to work for every basket as Myerscough restricted them to a 33 point total in the 76 – 33 victory.
A fired up Myerscough started brightly darting out to a 6 point lead early on. In what was a scrappy first half Myerscough took it to the home team, holding the Spinners to just 4 points in the first quarter. Much of the same followed in the second period and despite not totally clicking on the offensive end Myerscough held a 38 – 15 lead at the half.
The Spinners established some rhythm during the third and played with the confidence that was missing in the first half. Into the final period and Myerscough turned the screw once more keeping the hosts scoreless for the first 9 minutes of the fourth to run out with the important 76 – 33 victory, moving to 12 wins 1 loss for the season.
With academy players Chris Bwana and Kiko Stavrev recently moving to the Manchester Giants youngster Jordie Thomas was included in the squad, Coach Neal Hopkins was impressed with his contribution “Jordie has the potential to go far, he is an outstanding athlete and has the skill set to match, we want as many of the younger guys as possible to be a part of this squad, with Chris and Kiko moving the opportunity is there for those who take it”.
Montel Dennis dropped a game high 15 points, Joao Paiva finished up with 11, whilst Cian Hickey had 9 for Myerscough.
Myerscough are at home to Gateshead Phoenix next Sunday hoping to earn another vital result.
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