On Friday night the Ravens traveled to Trim Leisure Centre needing a win to keep the hopes of a top four semi final berth alive. With an under strength squad and only seven players playing the Ravens knew they were in for a tough match up against the Cobras. Missing in action were Aaron Lawless, Fu Faapito, Mindi Mindagas, Kostas Keraputis and John Rafferty. The Ravens began the match with a flury of scores beginning with a three pointer from Darren McGovern after only a few seconds. Andrius Burba showed his worth as the leagues best rebounder with some excellent offensive rebounds and put backs. Tadas Narbutas was running the point in absence of others and played well and set up some good scores for others. Three pointers from Liam Woods and David Maguire set up a 18-13 lead for the Ravens at the end of the first quarter.The second quarter began with a 12-0 run for the Ravens with great scores coming from McGovern, Burba and Maguire. Mateusz Karpinski came off the bench to show his value as a top defender. Excellent defense in the quarter along with McGovern's 10 points put the Ravens up 44-22.
The third quarter was more of the same from the Ravens with good scores coming from Woods, McGovern and Burba. The Cobras changed up their defense but where unable to find any thing that would slow up the Ravens. They took a 60-38 lead into the final quarter.
With the points pretty much in the bag the Ravens cruised to victory behind Darren McGovern's 28 points and Andrius Burba's 23 points. This win leaves the Ravens needing one win from their two remaining games to secure a top four spot. Next game is at home in the Muirhevnamor Sports Centre on 9th April when the Carrick On Shannon Cougars visit. Tip off is at 6.30 and all support welcome.
Team and Scorers
Darren McGovern (28), David Maguire (17), Liam Woods (5), Tadas Narbutas, John Loghlin, Matuesz Karpinski (2), Andrius Burba (23)
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