Birmingham City University 79 – 87 University of Worcester – Doug Ellis Sports Centre

Our Men’s 1st team got their season off to a winning start. The home team started the game off in typical fashion. High pressure defence, causing turnovers. Creating fast paced offense. Lead by Sam Toluwase they dominated the first two periods of play. Winning the first quarter 24-20. Closed the half leading by 17 (50-33).

A strong first quarter from our Men, saw them eat into the deficit and take the lead. 62-59 to start the fourth quarter. BCU were not going to be denied and fought back. However our Men edged the fourth and final period by 5pts. Leaving Birmingham with an 8pt victory.

Earl Burgess lead the team with 24pt 8rebs. Taking home Player of the Game for Week 1.

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University of Worcester Women’s 1 77 – 58 Loughborough Women’s 2

Our women dominated from the tip to the buzzer. With an all round strong performance. Stand out performance from Anya Easton, earner her Player of the Game honours for week 1

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Our Men’s second team travelled away to Aston University, losing 59-47. Whilst our Men’s 3rd team took on BCU 2 at home who stormed to victory (117-47)