DRAGONS WIN 76 - 68 AWAY AT ESSEX LEOPARDS IN NATIONAL TROPHY

Dragons made the long journey to Essex for the latest National Trophy pool game and came away with a 76 – 68 road win after a gutsy second half performance. The Dragons defence struggled to contain the home side and trailed 22 – 17 at the first break and although the second period was a little more even, Dragons went into the locker room trailing 33 – 40 at half time. In the third stanza, the Dragons defence began to tame the Leopards and the offence fired into life as Dan Foley led all scorers on his way to a 18 point game high score. After winning the third quarter by 6, the Leopards lead had reduced to 1 as Dragons took control of the game in the final quarter to win 76 - 68 at the close.

After the game, Dragons Coach Chris Mellor said, ‘I wasn’t happy with what we were doing first half at both ends of the floor but I was really pleased after the break with our toughness defensively and the way we stayed composed offensively’. For Dragons Dan Foley led with 18, Carl Pearson weighed in with 15 and Daumants Pabrieza dropped 10 points

Dragons opened the season with a closely fought loss at Medway. The sides were level with five minutes left on the clock but Dragons were unable to hold on for the win.

Dragons Coach Chris Mellor said, ‘Whilst the result was disappointing there were plenty of positives for us moving forward’.

The following day Dragons eased into the second round of the National Cup with a comfortable home win over a youthful Childwall Basketball division 4 team winning all quarters and 110 – 35 at the final buzzer

Calderdale College are delivering basketball sessions in partnership with Bradford Dragons every Tuesday & Friday from 27th September 2013 - 21st February 2014

Sessions will be from 16:00 - 19:00 at Inspire Centre Sports Hall