Newcastle Eagles are fighting to keep their campaign alive despite suffering the latest in a long line of cruel setbacks this season. That’s the defiant message from head coach Ian MacLeod after it was confirmed that Wesley Person Jr will miss this week’s BBL action. Newcastle travelled to London for tonight’s clash against the Lions…
Another day and another desperately disappointing defeat for Newcastle Eagles WBBL. Chris Bunten’s short-handed side simply can’t buy a win as an increasingly tough season goes from bad to worse. But Thursday’s Trophy clash against Manchester Mystics offers what could be a final shot at redemption for a roster with desire and determination to burn….
A stirring final quarter fightback wasn’t enough to save Newcastle Eagles from a third successive WBBL Championship loss in London. Chris Bunten’s battling side clinched the fourth period 23-13 as the homecourt Lions found themselves in serious foul trouble and tiring fast. But the damage had been done during a first half to forget with…
Chris Bunten is ready to kiss goodbye to a difficult December and focus on a fresh assault for honours in the new year. The Newcastle Eagles WBBL playcaller leads his injury-ravaged and confidence-sapped roster into action against London this afternoon wishing 2020 was over already. But Bunten still believes his patched-up team is underperforming and…
Newcastle Eagles overcame the absence of leading scorer Mante Kvederaviciute to bag a second win in a week against basement club BA London Lions. The Lithuanian sat out a 54-47 win with veteran Rachael Bland stepping in to play 35 minutes on the road. And Newcastle survived a nervy final quarter to claim the victory…
Lisa Koop heads into another big weekend of basketball action with divided loyalties as Newcastle Eagles’ German star seeks success on two fronts. The 6ft 6in centre is bidding to power Chris Bunten’s side towards a 10th Championship win of the season at BA London Lions today. And Koop is confident of celebrating a second win…
Newcastle Eagles moved to 9-2 in the WBBL Championship standings thanks to a shooting masterclass from forwards Georgia Orhdorf and Mante Kvederaviciute in their 64-49 win over London Lions. Heading into the contest, the hosts knew that a win would continue to put pressure on Leicester Riders and Sevenoaks Suns, who sit first and second…
A dramatic final quarter at the Eagles Community Arena saw Newcastle Eagles take a huge step towards securing their WBBL play-off place as they managed a nail-biting 59-56 win over London Lions. On the back of perhaps their best performance of the season, a 96-87 win over Leicester Riders just a week prior, playcaller Chris…
Keziah Lewis is confident Newcastle Eagles can unlock their potential in time to plot the perfect playoff push. Chris Bunten’s side had been tipped to make a big noise in the WBBL following the club’s close-season switch from Northumbria University. But key injuries and inconsistent form has left the team fighting for its top eight…
