Sheffield Sharks - back with a bang against Plymouth Raiders

Sheffield Sharks were back at the EIS tonight - taking on a Plymouth raiders side who had beaten them 95-66 here less than 8 weeks ago in the 4th game of the season.

A much changed and very rejuvenated Sharks side under assistant coach Ariel Parrucci came straight out of the blocks and were always in front of Plymouth, winning 87-78 in the end.

 Colin Sing was a tough physical presence in front of the raiders, right from the start and completed a fabulous 360 layup near the end of the game.

 Rashawn Rembert shoots a three in front of the bench

 Zach Gachette lays up a two

 Assistant Ariel Parrucci was standing in for Atiba Lyons who took his suspension form the Newcastle game.

 Olu Babalola returned for the Sharks tonight

 Mike Tuck put in a fine captains' performance

 Malcolm Riley contributed some fine shooting

 Cardell McFarlane taken out into the hoardings early in the third quarter

 Cardell McFarlane running at the Plymouth defence

 Cardell McFarlane concentrates for some free throws

 Zach Gachette is, well, Zach Gachette!

 Olu Babalola keeps posession near the end

Rashawn Rembert runs through for a fine layup late on

MVPs Zach Gachette and Mike Tuck with BBL Chairman Sir Rodney Walker and Chairman of the Sharks, Uri Matischen

Sheffield Sharks lose out at home to Plymouth Raiders

Sheffield Sharks lost their second home match of the season 66-95 to Plymouth Raiders and now are 1-3 for the start of the 2016/17 season.

John Barber returned in green to add to the defeat, playing well for his new team on a day when the Sharks just didn't get it together.

 Tony Wroblicky holds the ball up

 George Brownell runs through the Plymouth defence

 Eddy Brownell looks for a way through

 Mike Tuck goes for a long two

 Coach Atiba Lyons and the bench look on

 Shaheed Davis muscles in

 Rob Poole tries a floater

Coaches Atiba Lyons and Arierl Parrucci lead the team talk

Sheffield Sharks make it 9 wins on the bounce with a 74-68 win over Plymouth Raiders

Sheffield Sharks continued their fine run of form to come from behind to beat Plymouth Raiders 74-68 in a 'game of two halves' where Plymouth had been 13 up early on.

Next game for the teams is on Sunday where Plymouth host Sharks in the Trophy Quarter-Finals.

 Mike Tuck contests the tip-off

 Jerrold Brooks in fine form again

 Colin Sing was big in defence tonight but also contributed some points

 John Barber steals the ball from Plymouth

 New signing Brandon Hogg brings the ball out

 Tonight's MVP, with 24 points, 2 assists and 14 rebounds - TJ Robinson jumps for two

and again

 One request tonight was for a bit of logo action for the sponsors - hoping this shot makes it in!

 Jerrold Brooks out on his own again

 Kyle Odister fakes the shot to clear the block

 Jerrold Brooks testing the Plymouth defence again

 and again

Brandon Hogg gets onto the scoresheet and keeps the pressure on the score

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.