Newcastle Eagles stretched their winning streak to six games — gaining a critical advantage in this season’s two-legged Trophy semi-final tie. But head coach Marc Steutel cut a frustrated figure on the final buzzer as the hot and cold hosts surrendered a 17-point lead to allow Leicester Riders back in. Rob Paternostro’s men dominated the…
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Marc Steutel hailed the ‘electric’ finish to a sparkling Newcastle Eagles display as the comeback kings erased a 17-point fourth quarter deficit to clinch a franchise-defining win. The men in black won 27 trophies on their way to becoming British basketball’s most successful side under Fabulous Flournoy and Ian MacLeod. But make no mistake —…
It’s two wins from two games for new Eagles Head Coach Chloe Gaynor after her players put in a solid all-round performance against a London Lions side that are a pale shadow of the all-conquering pride of the last few seasons. Coming into the game Gaynor had made her players aware that whilst a home…
Not for the first time this season gritty Newcastle Eagles closed out a nerve-jangling win down the stretch to topple fierce rivals Cheshire Phoenix on Tyneside. The visitors headed to the Vertu Motors Arena with a 2-0 record over the men in black after both teams qualified for the Trophy semi-finals. But a near flawless…
Newcastle Eagles produced a superb team performance to deservedly take a massive road win in Poland on Tuesday night. A fourth successive win in Group A to maintain their 100% European record and put them on a 4 – 0 standing alongside CSO Voluntari and Valmeria Glass Via. Those three sides leading the way in…
No game for five weeks including a week when practice and an away game at Durham Palatinates had to be cancelled. Head Coach Matt Newby stepping down and only replaced on Thursday afternoon by current player Chloe Gaynor moving into a player-coach role. Manchester 3 wins 1 loss on the season and at home and…
Newcastle Eagles made it six wins from their last six fixtures against the Caledonia Gladiators in East Kilbride last night with a superb 90 – 76 road victory. It meant they took their Championship record so far this season to 3 wins and 1 loss as Marc Steutel’s men continue their momentum. Momentum that came…
Cole Long clawed victory from the jaws of defeat to seal a sensational come-from-behind win at a rocking Vertu Motors Arena. The Canadian enjoyed a breakout game in Super League Basketball on the back of a volley of thunderous three-pointers. And a slick Surrey outfit — who enjoyed the lions’ share of the lead throughout…
The short handed Newcastle Eagles just did not have enough down the stretch to take a second Championship win of the season down in London on Sunday evening. A lot has been made of Lions lack of strength compared to recent campaigns but they do look to have a very competitive side. Certainly, their depth…