Nailsea Defeat Unbeaten Newport in Overtime, 86 - 81

March 31, 2008 on 10:41 pm | In General

Last Friday Nailsea Basketball travelled to Newport to face Division 2 leaders, and undefeated side, Newport Knights. The game was very close throughout, with neither side really taking a commanding lead. Scoring was lead by Angus Roach with 23, and backed by the sharp outside shooting of game MVP Dan Roach with 22 points. The game finished regulation time tied at 75 - 75 and lead to the first overtime period of the season for the Nailsea team. In the extra 5 minute period, Nailsea managed to secure a 5 point lead and close out the game firmly with an 86 - 81 victory.

This win places Nailsea second in the league behind Newport, securing them a top spot in the play-offs in a few weeks.

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