Cheshire Phoenix vs Leicester Riders — 108:94, SLB
SLB
Sunday, September 27, 2026 • Cheshire Oaks Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Phoenix | 30 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 108 |
| Leicester Riders | 18 | 19 | 23 | 34 | 94 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Cheshire Phoenix | Leicester Riders |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 29/43 | 27/45 |
| 3-Pointers | 15/32 | 10/19 |
| Free Throws | 8/10 | 11/15 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 28 |
| Assists | 20 | 23 |
| Steals | 7 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 13 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Cheshire Phoenix
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. EmanuelS | 32:28 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 7-9 | 4-6 | 0-0 |
| R. StewartS | 26:34 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 4-9 | 3-7 | 0-0 |
| R. CisarikS | 25:58 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 6-11 | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| J. SearlesS | 24:44 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 6-8 | 1-3 | 1-1 |
| I. GrayS | 23:35 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 6-9 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| N. Williams | 22:21 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 7-10 | 3-6 | 3-4 |
| J. Hensley | 17:57 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2-8 | 1-4 | 2-2 |
| J. Hinds | 14:60 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5-8 | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| S. Trunley | 11:23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 108 | 32 | 20 | 44-75 | 15-32 | 8-10 |
Leicester Riders
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deante JohnsonS | 31:32 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 7-11 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| J. WhiteS | 24:06 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| T. HurleyS | 23:47 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 7-9 | 4-5 | 5-6 |
| B. ThompsonS | 21:54 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| B. PeloteS | 20:52 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| T. Todd | 19:10 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 6-11 | 1-3 | 2-2 |
| J. Mackey | 19:08 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 3-9 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| T. Johnson | 18:11 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 4-6 | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Victor Ndoukou | 12:52 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| T. Akinsiku | 8:28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 94 | 28 | 23 | 37-64 | 10-19 | 11-15 |
Game Recap
Cheshire Phoenix earned a 108-94 victory over Leicester Riders in SLB action, pulling away to secure a 14-point win. Cheshire’s offensive efficiency and balanced scoring proved decisive, with multiple contributors reaching double figures and the team maintaining control in the key stretches of the game.
N. Williams led Cheshire with 20 points, while J. Emanuel added 18 and R. Cisarik contributed 15 in a strong all-around team performance. The Phoenix shot the ball well, including a productive night from three-point range, where they made 15 shots from beyond the arc. Their ability to generate quality looks and convert at a high rate helped them keep Leicester under pressure.
Leicester was led by T. Hurley, who finished as the game’s top scorer with 23 points. T. Todd added 15 points for the Riders, who also moved the ball effectively with 23 assists. However, despite solid shooting numbers and strong individual performances, Leicester could not consistently slow Cheshire’s attack or close the gap late.
For Cheshire, the result reinforces their ability to win through depth, perimeter shooting, and efficient execution. Leicester will take positives from their offensive production, but the Riders will need to tighten up defensively and limit opponent scoring runs as they move forward in SLB play.