Raiders fall at play-off semi-final stage

The Plymouth Raiders basketball team fell short of a place in the BBL Play-off Final at the weekend when they lost their two-legged semi-final to Leicester Riders yesterday (Sunday 21 April).

The Leicester Riders will meet the Newcastle Eagles - the top two seeds - in a repeat of last year's final.

Plymouth lost the home leg of the semi-final on Friday 66-80 at Plymouth Pavilions, but hopes were excitedly raised in the first half of Sunday's away leg when they eradicated the first leg deficit against a slow-starting Leicester. But an oustanding third period gave the Riders an ultimately unassailable lead and they went on to win 76-60, a 30 point aggregate victory.

The Raiders will console themselves with being one of the top fours teams in the country and look ahead to next season.

For full game reports and more information, visit the UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders website.