Sheffield Sharks narrowly lose season opener against Newcastle Eagles

In a hard-fought and entertaining game, reigning champions Newcastle Eagles edged Sheffield Sharks 78-85 courtesy of 25 points from Charles Smith.

For the Sharks Mike Tuck played an inspired blinder and deservedly won MVP.

Reggis Onwukamuche claims the tip-off

 Coach Atiba Lyons calls an early time-out with new assistant Ariel Perruci helping out

Mike Tuck makes an early free-throw

Reggis Onwukamuche goes for the slam

 John Barber gets into the action

 

 Kyle Odister tries a long two-pointer

 

 Mike Tuck races away to claim two-points

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