Titans U18 Men vs Leicester Warriors

Recap

After a slow start, Titans came through late in a game that ebbed and flowed throughout.

Errant finishing contributed to an early 11 point deficit, before a nine point run aided a recovery with Titans ending the first quarter 12-16 behind.

The visiting Warriors kept their noses in front through most of the second period, before a stunning 9 point burst in the final minute nudged Titans in front 31-30 at half time.

Titans kept the momentum early in the second half, until the game changed direction again. This time it was the hosts’ turn to go on a run, regaining the lead and extending their margin to 49-40 going into the final quarter.

Titans turned up the defensive heat in the fourth in a bid to turn the tide, and finally clicked into gear. They dominated the final period with a 22-5 run to take an eight point lead into the final seconds and eventually running out 62-57 winners.

Charles Olowe top scored with 15 points, Aldo Memoli added 14, with Matt Waley, Roberts Krasovskis and Tope Odu chipping in with 7 points each.