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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Sheffield Sharks come back to beat Plymouth Raiders in over-time

Sheffield Sharks came back to beat Plymouth Raiders 93-88 in a thrilling match at the EIS, Sheffield.

 Mike Tuck and Jordan Clarke battle it out at the tip off.

 Jordan Clarke slam-dunks for 2 points.

 Zach Gachette leaps to tip the ball in.

 BJ Holmes jumps for the basket.

 Mike Tuck and Derek Elston reach for the rebound.

 MVP Nick lewis.

 The Plymouth bench listen to Jay Marriott.

Gareth Murray looks to block Nick Lewis. 

 Head coach Atiba Lyons plans the next phase.

Sharks celebrate.