Maroons in a battling near miss (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Maroons in a battling near miss

4:10pm Friday 27th January 2012 in Basketball By Sports Desk

One poor quarter cost Bradford Maroons dear as leaders Stockport Falcons Seconds survived a scare to win 80-72.

Eighth-placed Bradford led their EBL Division Four North hosts at the halfway mark and looked poised for a shock win.

But they lost the third quarter heavily 28-16 and, despite winning the final section, could not regain control.

Cyrus Dennis top-scored for the Maroons with 19 points, with new signing Reiss Dendi adding 15.

Bradford are at home against Mersey Tigers Seconds tomorrow. Tip-off time at Parkside Road Sports Centre is 2.30pm.