Barking Abbey 77 Greenwich Titans 67
Barking Abbey made it a perfect weekend in VCars.co.uk Division 4 after beating Greenwich Titans 77-67 on Sunday afternoon.
For the second straight game, a strong fourth quarter secured BA the victory as they remain atop of the Division 4 South East conference.
“We shot the ball well as a team tonight,” said head coach Frank Holloway after the game. “We were able to play everyone in this game, that was important to me. All week our players put the time in during practice, they need to be rewarded.”
Niall Hegarty had 20 points to lead BA, with Roy Downey finishing with 17 and Daniel Ogunseye adding 17.
BA will now take on Brentwood Fire next Saturday at home (Barking Abbey Leisure Centre, 4:00pm tip).
Medway Park Crusaders 50 Barking Abbey 70
Barking Abbey secured a 20 point victory over Medway Park Crusaders, 70-50, on Saturday afternoon, avenging a loss to them earlier in the VCars.co.uk Division 4 season.
Playing away from home at Medway, the game remained close until a 20-7 fourth quarter propelled BA to the win.
“I am really happy with the win,” said head coach Frank Holloway after the game. “Even though we only had 8 players our guys played very aggressive tonight.
“We let the first game slip away from us at Barking earlier in the year, and the players remembered that.”
David Akibo led BA with 25 points, Niall Hegarty added 14 and Ronan O’Sullivan 10. There will be little time for rest as the team take on Greenwich Titans on Sunday afternoon.
Sheffield Hatters 74 Barking Abbey Women 60
Barking Abbey Senior Women fell to just their second loss of VCars.co.uk Division 1 season, 74-60, to City of Sheffield Hatters on Saturday in Sheffield.
Both losses have come against league leaders Sheffield, who remain undefeated on the season. BA remain in second place in the league table, with an 8-2 record.
“With the disruption to our prep I was happy with our performance,” said head coach Mark Clark after the game. “Azania and Roz playing well is what they, and I, expect. The learning experience for me and the young players will help in preparing for the run in as we try and secure second place in the league”
Ros Mason scored 22 points to pace BA, with Azania Stewart finishing with 20 against a number of her GB teammates.
BA will look to bounce back on Saturday as they return home to face Sevenoaks Suns (6:00pm tip).
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