The BUPA Coventry Crusaders defeated the Westminster Warriors 94-81.

The Warriors came out strong and dominated the game for the first few minutes while the Crusaders struggled offensively moving the ball around and defensively moving their feet.

The Crusaders came alive and drove to the basket drawing the fouls and taking it to the hole. The half ended with the Crusaders up 47-44.

The highlight of the game seemed to come late in the second half when the Crusader bench came in and built a 15-point lead while the Warriors folded.

Alvin Scott came in and made four quick points back to back and Marvin Livingston pulled up for a three and finished a fast break with an easy lay-up. Colin Rhooms and Pierre Bonneau shut the Warriors down defensively and Rhooms earned the majority of his ten points in this run.

But it wasn't over yet for the Crusaders as the Warriors made a slight comeback and came within eight points with six minutes to go.

Although the Crusaders dominated the majority of the game the Warriors deserve a pat on the back as they never let up.

All Crusaders scored during the game while five Crusaders were in double figures with Rick Solvason leading with 25 points, Mark Bradbury with 15 points, Derrick Pope with 12 points, Matt Donaldson with 11 points and Colin Rhooms with 10 points.

Derrick Pope also led in rebounds and steals with 7 for each.

Kevin Penny injured his finger during the game and will be out for approximately 4-6 weeks.
 

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