Some might say that given his depleted ranks, the brutal schedule and the many miles travelled, Head Coach Marc Steutel might have taken a 3-point defeat away from home in Denmark in the 1st leg of the ENBL quarter-final tie against reigning Champions Bakken Bears. But knowing Steutel and his constant drive and determination he’s…
Newcastle Eagles must play the Long game — and the smart game — if the club is to triumph in the face of adversity. That’s the verdict of the club’s crack Canadian forward as the Tynesiders return to European competition. Cole Long warmed up for a mouthwatering ENBL quarter-final first leg tie against Bakken Bears…
Cole Long’s 24 points and eight boards weren’t enough to save Newcastle Eagles at the Copper Box Arena as hosts London Lions closed out a hard-fought win in the capital. The Canadian forward came off the bench to fire the visitors back into contention following his side’s second slow start inside 48 hours. But even…
Newcastle Eagles celebrated International Women’s Day in style with another superb statement win in The Vertu Motors Arena on Saturday night. Having seen off Oaklands Wolves and ending their unbeaten run seven days earlier this was billed as another tough encounter. The Gladiators already have silverware on their table this season having been the only…
Mike Okauru is working double time to get back on court after admitting he was ‘stung’ watching his team-mates go down to Caledonia Gladiators on Friday. Shorthanded Newcastle Eagles face London Lions this afternoon desperate to build momentum and confidence heading into Tuesday’s Euro showdown in Denmark. But without both Okauru and big man Malcolm…
Shorthanded Newcastle Eagles struggled to respond to the absence of key men Mike Okauru and Malcolm Delpeche as border raiders Caledonia Gladiators executed the perfect smash and grab raid on Tyneside. The hosts started slowly and finished tentatively as Jonny Bunyan’s men dominated the first and fourth quarters. And Newcastle need to find a way…
It’s International Women’s Day and what better way to celebrate it than with a top-flight professional basketball game in the Vertu Motors Arena. The Eagles take on Caledonia Gladiators in the SLB Women’s Championship looking to build on last weekend’s super win over Oaklands Wolves. Newcastle’s shooting guard Sarah Birkett was the impact X-Factor with…
As the Newcastle Eagles prepare to go into the International Women’s Day clash with Caledonia Gladiators in the Vertu Motors Arena on Saturday night Shannon Hatch looked back at last Saturday’s remarkable 86 – 70 victory over the previously unbeaten Oaklands Wolves in the same venue. It was the annual game to promote the franchise…
Connectivity and chemistry will be key — as Newcastle Eagles tackle a stretch of three games in five days against the backdrop of an ill-timed injury crisis. That’s the verdict of head coach Marc Steutel as the men in black prepare to face Caledonia Gladiators for the seventh time this season. And the hosts will…
