Huish Taunton Tigers faced Bristol Academy Flyers II in their National Shield 2nd Round match on Sunday. The same team they narrowly lost to in their National Cup season opener. This time, however, it was Tigers who emerged victorious.
Taunton Tigers Men travelled to Rhonnda, Wales on Sunday for their away league fixture against RCT Gladiators. Tigers managed to prevail in an exciting overtime finish following a shot for the win on the buzzer, which narrowly missed.
Huish Taunton Tigers played their second league fixture of the season when they hosted Oxford City Hoops at Richard Huish College on 7th Ocotber. Tigers have yet to make a good start to a match this season and this one was no different.
The start of the SBL season has arrived and the first game will be played on Friday 13th October when Team BC Bucs host last year’s league champions Bridgwater Baltics at B&T College Bridgwater Centre.
Huish Taunton Tigers played their second match of the season on Sunday, this time in the National Shield Competition, which is a randomly drawn knockout competition open to teams in Division 3 and 4.
The league has finalised fixture dates and times for the upcoming 2017/18 Somerset Basketball Season and released the information to clubs. The league will commence October 13 with Team BC Bucs vs Bridgwater Baltics.
NBL Report: Taunton Tigers vs Bristol Academy Flyers II
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Taunton Tigers made their return to senior National League Basketball this week after a 5-year absence. Playing at their new home venue, Richard Huish College, they hosted Bristol Academy Flyers II in the National Cup first round.