Loughborough Riders 72 Reading Rockets 94
Saturday 31 October, Loughborough University
The Reading Rockets stretched their winning run to eight games and stayed unbeaten with a dominant second half at Loughborough on Saturday night.
It was tight for three quarters. The Riders edged the first 21-20, the Rockets took the second 21-20, and the sides went in level at 41-41. Reading pulled ahead 24-22 in the third, then shut the door in the fourth, outscoring the hosts 29-9 to win by 22.
Mo Walker was outstanding, scoring 25 points on 12-for-16 shooting, plus 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Jaylen Curry added 24 points, including four threes, on 8-of-12 shooting. Jaxon Nap scored 13 with 6 rebounds, Jax Bouknight 12 with 5 assists and 3 steals, and Toby Holmes 10. Five Rockets finished in double figures.
The numbers behind the win:
Assists: 24 v 14
Turnovers: 5 v 13
Rebounds: 45 v 31 (offensive 19 v 9)
Points in the paint: 58 v 38
Second-chance points: 22 v 6
Points off turnovers: 17 v 5
Field goals: 49% v 44%
Biggest lead: 22
Ball security made the difference. Five turnovers all game, and 17 points off Loughborough’s mistakes.
Next up: home at last
After 34 days on the road, the Rockets return to Loddon Valley to face Hemel Storm. Hemel’s squad includes former Rockets Victor Olarerin and Ty Nsangu, so expect a big night.
📅 Saturday 7 November
⏰ Tip-off 7:30pm
📍 Loddon Valley Leisure Centre
🎟️ Tickets from £7.85
We want to sell out Loddon Valley. Grab your tickets now, bring the family and help us make it nine in a row.
