Alan Metcalfe - could not stop Essex Pirates crashing out of the BBL Trophy
ESSEX Pirates crashed out of the BBL Trophy in the first round tonight, losing 95-73 at MK Lions.
Pirates were 23-19 behind at the end of the first quarter and Lions went further ahead during the second period to lead 46-35 at half-time.
Their advantage became 74-54 during the third quarter as Lions cruised into the quarter finals of the competition.
Randy George again top scored for Pirates with 15 points, while Walid Mumuni added 12.
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