November 2010
National news
Basketball (National League Division 3)
06/11/10
Team Solent lost their third straight game in a closely fought contest against undefeated Plymouth Marjon 80-82 (Payne 17, Rutter 13, Milner 13).
13/11/10
Team Solent put an end to their losing streak in Division 3 with a narrow victory away to rivals Portsmouth City Smugglers 79 - 75 (Rutter 16, Payne 13, Omonfomah 10).
14/11/10
Team Solent played Portsmouth City Smugglers for the second day running as attentions turned to the 3rd round of the National Shield. Unfortunately, Team Solent's progress in the National Shield was brought to an abrupt end as Portsmouth City Smugglers ran out deserved and comprehensive winners 81 - 71 (Milner 14, Wilkins 14, Payne 12).
20/11/10
Team Solent beat Wellingborough Phoenix in the most dramatic style 71 - 70 (Rutter 18, Milner 18, Haynes 10).
It was in the fourth quarter that all the drama occured. After Wellingborough levelled the game with only eight seconds remaining, Team Solent were able to get a foul on the back of an offensive rebound by Clayton Milner. With only 0.1 seconds on the clock left, Clayton made his first free-throw and purposely missed his second to run the clock down and give Team Solent a vital 71-70 win!
27/11/10
Team Solent comfortably won a consecutive home game against UWIC Archers 94 - 75 (Payne 26, Rutter 18, Zoppellini 17).
After coming out of the blocks fast, Team Solent took a commanding double-figure lead with Ryan Payne on particularly top-form. UWIC capitalised on Solent's lack of aggression and concentration, reducing their lead to only two-points (26 - 24). In the second quarter the home side stamped their authroity on the game going in at half time with a 58 - 39 lead.
As Coach Donneaud roatated his team, UWIC reduced the deficit to 13-points (72 - 59) by the end of the third quarter but in the fourth, Team Solent extended that lead to a final score of 94 - 75.
Next Home Fixture (Subject to weather conditions):
Team Solent v Bognor Pirates
St Mary's Leisure Centre
Sunday 5 December 2010
15:00 tip-off
Public entry £3, Solent Student £2, U12's (accompanied by an adult) FREE
* Valid Solent student cards must be presented when purchasing a Student ticket.
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American Football
07/11/10
The Team Solent Redhawks won their first fixture of the season with a convincing 36-14 at BNU Buccaneers.
21/11/10
Team Solent Redhawks lost to local rivals Southampton Stags in a low scoring game 11-0. A game Team Solent Redhawks would have been desperate to win was lost due to a lack of offensive power. Team Solent Redhawks will be determined to put this defeat to bed with a victory in their next fixture!
Local news
Football
02/11/10
Team Solent's midweek tie against Locks Heath saw both teams play out a 3-3 thriller. Both teams were well matched, with an entertaining first half finishing 2-2. Although a win would have been a terrific result against a team that sat above them in the league and away from home, Team Solent will be pleased to continue their unbeaten run and maintain momentum.
06/11/10
Team Solent progressed to the fourth round of the Hampshire Intermediate Cup with a 3-1 away win against Wymering. The cup is proving to be a healthy distraction from league duties, which Team Solent will return to this Saturday (13/11/10) at home against Fleetlands. They will be hoping to take the three-points off the team that currently sit directly below them in the table. However, with games in hand, Team Solent will be looking to close the gap and pressurise those above them in the league.
13/11/10
Team Solent received a reality check off Fleetlands after losing at home 6 - 2. Fleetlands took the lead early on and never really looked back. Team Solent were having to chase the deficit and as a result, left themselves open to counter-attacks.
20/11/10
Team Solent continued their run in the Senior Cup with an emphatic 4 -1 victory away to Otterbourne. This win means they now progress to the 4th round of the competition, getting closer with each game to the highly sought after final.
27/11/10
Team Solent's fixture against Overton was postponed, which adds yet another game in hand on their league rivals.
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Indoor Cricket
13/11/10
Team Solent progressed to the last 18 of the BUCS competition, which is classified as the semi-finals.
Drawn in the same group as Brighton and Bournemouth, Team Solent had to win both games at Flemming Park in order to qualify. They did so in comprehensive fashion, beating Brighton by five-wickets (99 for 1) and Bournemouth by two wickets (93 for 4).
Owamir Afzal led the team with a great performance both with the bat and ball. Owamir was 25 not out against Brighton and a terrific 35 not out against Bourenmouth. With the ball, the spin-bowler gave away very little, conceding a mere 13 runs in six overs.
Team Solent will now compete in the semi-finals which are likely to be held at Cardiff in February next year.
South Hants Indoor League Division 1
14/11/10
Team Solent maintained their 100% record in the division with a third victory coming against Hambledon. Team Solent was 173 all out, with Billy Taylor achieving a superb 59. Hambledon in reply could only conjure up 135 runs before being bowled out.
Team Solent will be looking to qualify from their division so they can compete against the other five Hampshire qualifiers before hopefully representing the county next year.