Doncaster Eagles 85 Derbyshire Arrows U23s 83

Doncaster Eagles, formerly known as Danum Eagles, started their Division Three Midlands League campaign with a hard fought 85-83 win over Derbyshire Arrows.

By The Newsroom

Published 7th Oct 2019, 15:39 BST

Updated 7th Oct 2019, 16:45 BST

Paul Walsh and Olly Hylands top scored with 20 points apiece for the Eagles, while Mathew Martin netted 15 and Josh Medcalf added 12.

Both teams were rusty during a low scoring first quarter which saw Metcalf make back-to-back three pointers.

Walsh and Hylands came to the party in the next period but the visitors led 45-43 at the halfway stage.

Walsh scored at will and Martin found his rhythm to give the Eagles a six-point lead going into the final quarter.

Derbyshire piled on the pressure but Liam Knapp and Elijah Walsh made big shots to help the Eagles secure a narrow victory.

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