Basketball: Troon Tornadoes felled by Fury
TROON Tornadoes senior men's form slump continued when they lost 69-61 to a poor Falkirk Fury.
Although without Andy Pearson, Stefan Loyen and Kareem Nassar, Tornadoes squandered a chance to go joint top of the national league. Down 17-13 at the end of the first quarter, Tornadoes bounced back to win the second 16-13 and go into the second half 30-27 down.
Poor defensive rebounding allowed Fury to pick up some easy baskets after their missed shots and they stretched the lead to 47-41 going into the last quarter. However, with two minutes to go, Tornadoes went 56-55 in front. Fury went straight back into the lead when they hit a three point shot but Tornadoes did the same on the next offense.
However, Fury made another three point shot and as Tornadoes chased the game they had to stop the clock by fouling and this sent Fury to the free throw line where they made no mistake.
Tornadoes face a difficult away game to Glasgow Storm this weekend and will hope for better outside shooting if they are to snap their two game losing streak.
Team: Ifadade Thomas (14 pts), Ally Hornell (10 pts), Fraser Smith, Gregor Anderson, Euan Campbell (5 pts), Ross Campbell (15 pts), Jamie Frew(2 pts), Scott Frew (3 pts), Daniel Donnelly (12 pts).
Tornadoes Juniors won their first national league game of the season when they beat Arbroath Musketeers 82-55 in the battle of the cellar.
This win will help the confidence the young team and hopefully act as a spur to overcome Perth who visit this weekend.
Top scorers: Sam Jack 18, Jordan McIlwraith 16, Harvey Baker-Flanagan 15. Robb Loughlan 10.
Tornadoes Cadet men progressed to the quarterfinal of the Scottish Cup after a 69-52 win over Glasgow City. Tornadoes applied full court defensive pressure coupled with a diamond and one defence to cope with City's Scottish internationalist Steven Docherty. They won the first quarter 31-16 thanks to eight points from Daniel Forbes and nine from Chris Miller.
City switched their defence during the second quarter to a zone and limited Troon to 17 points to City’s 12. Tornadoes led 48-28 at the break and 57-40 going into the final period. Coach Scott Robertson gave his fringe players extended court time, with all coming off the bench and playing well. The quarter ended tied 12-12 allowing Tornadoes to run out winners.
Team: Josh Hunter (9 pts), Hamish Forsythe (4 pts), Craig Moffat, Gordon Hill, Chris Miller (11 pts), Daniel Forbes (8 pts), Ian Burns (2 pts), Chris Savage (captain 15 pts), Joshua McGilvery (20 pts).
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