Depleted Raiders back in style with superb win at Life Centre
The Herald|October 22, 2024
NATIONAL League Basketball finally returned to the Plymouth Life Centre last Sunday with the Raiders facing the Surrey 89ers in their home opener.
MARTYN NORMAN
Depleted Raiders back in style with superb win at Life Centre

The Greens came into the game after back-to-back defeats in the league and cup after suffering an 82-59 loss to Bath just 24 hours before the home encounter with Surrey.

Plymouth came into the game missing the talismanic figure of Tom Elliot-Smith, who was sidelined after dislocating his thumb in the loss to Bath, but still, spirits where high among the 300-plus crowd that crammed into the Life Centre hoping to see the green machine's first win of the season.

They were not to be disappointed with the Raiders putting on a fine performance for their fans.

The Raiders' starting five included summer signing Bradley NewtonClark and Allister Gall, who lined up alongside returning players Lombe Mumba, Tom Woods and Jamie Davies.

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