LEICESTER LEAVE IT JUST TOO LATE

By Mark Woods on October 31, 2018

Leicester Riders came so very close to scoring a breakthrough FIBA Europe Cup victory.

Despite a ferocious fourth quarter rally, the BBL champions were defeated 82-79 at Hungarian side Szolnok to remain winless in their group.

Far from disgraced though, having trailed by as many as 15 points with eight minutes remaining before a barnstorming fightback. An 11-2 run gave Rob Paternostro’s men a sliver of hope but despite 21 points from Conner Washington, they fell short.

Riders are now 0-3 before next week’s trip to unbeaten pool leaders Dinamo Sassari who thrashed Falco 104-69. Â

Hear from @RobPaternostro and @Jamell_A on @RidersBball away match up with Szolnoki Olaj KK in @FIBAEuropeCup. #NewGround #BritishBasketball pic.twitter.com/ArJGDUXrwT

â€” Leicester Riders (@RidersBball) October 31, 2018

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