Eagles are riding high for Leicester

NEWCASTLE

- By JEFF KING

Eagles head to Leicester Riders on Saturday in confident mood as they seek a fifth successive league victory.The Eagles made it four wins from four in the WSLB Championship last Saturday night in the Vertu Arena to remain top of the standings and maintain their 100% record.

But it was not easy as Cardiff Met Archers pushed them all the way before Newcastle sealed a 66-62 victory.

One of the catalysts was the standout performance of ex-Durham Palatinate guard Shanique Lucas, who had her best game so far in an Eagles vest.

Lucas had 20 points, eight rebounds, six assists and six steals to guide her side to the win - but admitted it had been a tough night.

“They surprised us 1000%. We definitely had our work cut out for ourselves,” she said.