MCR fell 76-58 to the Bristol Flyers in the Super League Basketball Championship.

Luke Nelson and Brandon Mitchell-Day lead the team in scoring with 11 and 10 points respectively, Nelson also left as the game leader in assists with 4 on the night.

The first quarter started off tightly contested with the hosts pulling away in the last 2 minutes of the quarter, going on a 10-1 run closed of by Matteus Case's first of made 3 pointer of his 4 from 6 attempts, leading the floor in scoring on 18 points.

MCR refused to fold starting the second quarter down, going on a strong 14-2 run, leading in the quarter by as much as 7 points. The hosts kept strong and the lead changed hands multiple times before the end of the half with Bristol taking a one point lead.

Bristol Flyers took to the second half on a hot run lead by Matteus Case's 9 points in the last 3 minutes whilst Micheal Diggins defensive effort held back Manchester paint pressure, Bristol ended the third quarter 66-42. Manchester fought to the final buzzer leading the fourth quarter with 16 points to Bristol's 10, but the gap was too wide to close, and the hosts saw the game out for a 76-58 win.

Manchester will go again at the NBPC Sunday 4th October, at 4pm facing up against Liverpool Basketball.

You can get your tickets here!

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