Manchester clinch play-off spot as they defeat Newcastle Eagles 100-69 away from home.

Makai Ashton-Langford starred for Manchester a he recorded 18 points 4 assists and 2 steals. Marcus Delpeche also impressed as he recorded 13 points and 6 rebounds.

For Newcastle Eagles Mike Okauru impressed as he scored 21 points and 3 rebounds. Manchester started the game on the front foot as they took a four point lead at the end of the first quarter. They led 24-20 at the end of the first.

Manchester continued to have the momentum in the second quarter as they extended their lead to 16 points. The score sat at 50-34 as the teams headed into halftime.

Manchester continued to push in the second half as they hustled both on offence and defence. They extended their lead to 25 points in the third quarter as the score sat at 70-45 in Manchester’s favour.

This continued in the final quarter as Manchester extended the lead to 31 points as they finished 100-69 victors.

Manchester are back in action on Sunday April 13 as they face Cheshire Phoenix at the National Basketball Performance Centre.

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