Manchester Basketball lose at home against Liverpool Basketball 64-73.

Keon Thompson lead the way with 21 points and 4 rebounds, shooting an efficient 56% from the field.

A hard fought battle throughout neither Manchester nor Liverpool shied away from the heat of the new north-west derby. The first quarter had both teams holding the lead before the last two minutes when Greg Williams tied the score for Liverpool and they began to build their lead being 17-22 going into the second quarter. Another tightly fought quarter followed as Manchester we able to share the points amongst players but the away side were able to build on their lead.

The back and forth continued into the second half with Sulaiman's 9 points in the 3rd quarter allowing the visitors to build their lead with the 3rd quarter ending 47 -59. MCR kept on fighting despite the deficit winning the fourth quarter 17-14 but ultimately the Liverpool's lead was insurmountable with the final score being MCR 64 - 73 Liverpool Basketball.

Manchester start their Eurocup campaign Wednesday 7th October, before returning to the NBPC to face the Chehsire Phoenix, Friday 9th October. That game starts at 7:30pm, you can get your tickets here!