After last weeks close defeat against Aston 1sts, the University of Worcester men’s Bucs 3rd’s were hungry for retribution as they welcomed a travelling Warwick 2nd’s team into the Arena.
Warwick started the game upbeat after winning the tip-off and getting right to the basket for and easy 2pt’s. Worcester responded through a basketball of their own via Alex Brine who would go on to make further impacts throughout the game. Warwick however, also coming off a defeat, showed their desire from the start punishing Worcester from miss placed passes and miscommunication on defence giving them a 1pt lead going into the half.
Coming out of the half saw a “deja vu” moment as both teams traded baskets to start the second half. Similarly to the first half, Warwick took advantage of their opportunities leading 45-43 going into the 4th.
Nevertheless, the Worcester team that ended the 3rd qtr, were not the same team who started the 4th. Worcester pressed on in the 4th boasting a more physical and energetic demeanour. Clutch plays on defence easy fast break lay-ups Alex Brine, Nathan Gallagher and Keon Dunphy. Down the stretch, unanswered 12pts from Worcester helped them close the game out nicely.
Coach Kieran had this to say
“WOW, What a game of basketball! All kinds of emotions were seen through the game from angry, sad and finally happy. All in all am I happy about the win, yes without a doubt but for sure it made clear what we need to work on and we shall do just that. Big credit to Warwick who were relentless throughout the game and never gave us a chance to get going. Like last week, this game is done with and we push on to learn from our mistakes and prepare for Coventry the next time around.”
Coach Kieran also hailed Alex Brine for his outstanding scoring through the game and his infectious confidence throughout.
The 67-56 victory over Warwick University, places them in 3rd position in Midlands 3A. As they’re only one of two teams to have played 2 games yet.
Also on Wednesday our women’s team fell to a dominant Nottingham Trent University team 75-58. Whilst our Men’s 1st lost their away fixture to Northumbria 67-52.
