Match Report: HUD Mens 1st vs Bradford 1st

Here follows a critical review of the University of Huddersfield Mens 1st team performance on 06.03.13.

	No	Points	Fouls
James Deakin	4	0	0
Ivan Robles	5	0	1
Eimantis Lukauskis	6	0	3
Kehinde Babalola	7	4	2
Kamil Piskorz	8	16	3
Yannick Legros	9	10	0
Hassan Haq	10	0	0
Robert Senior	11	6	1
NaurisAgafonovs	12	6	1
Airidas Surkus	13	8	1
Dan Moore Amr Ibrahim	14 15	10 0	1 0
Total		60	13

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
HUD	13	27	37	60
BRD	12	28	39	56

The final game of the season started with a full house. Two (debatable) referees were present at the game.


The first quarter saw Huddersfield start with strong defensive energy. A starting five of Misters: Legros, Babalola, Moore, Piskorz, and Surkus. Despite slow progress in terms of points, Bradford No. 13 was benched due to his 3 fouls - Bradford in fact committing 6 fouls in the quarter. For the home team Mr. Surkus lead the scoring with an aggressive 7 out of 13 points. The quarter ended 13-12 with Bradford the clear underdogs.


At the start of the second quarter Bradford decided to bring in an outside offence, with No. 7 totalling 12 points in the quarter. Coupled with some sloppy offence and a few turnovers from the home team, Huddersfield's energy had been zapped by Bradford's prowess at the three point line. The quarter ended 27-28 to Bradford.


Following a hearty speech from coach Mark Mills at half time; "They have more energy than us! F**K THAT! ...", Huddersfield picked up the pace in the second half. Despite more energy Bradford managed to hold on to the lead - more due to poor defence than strong offence. A close end to the third quarter 37-39 to Bradford.


The final quarter belonged to the fans. A downhearted Huddersfield team began the final quarter with even more energy; spurred on by the chants of "DEFENCE, DEFENCE..." at every Bradford possession, Huddersfield forced many turn overs. The one sided refereeing tipped to Huddersfield's favour as three Bradford players were fouled out, however this did not last long. Despite the horrendous crimes to humanity committed by the disillusioned and most likely intoxicated referees, the home team kept their heads up. The home team found themselves 6 points down with 56 seconds left on the clock.


Thanks to strong defence and quick hands from Mr. Piskorz, and an outstanding effort from the home team, the scores were even with only a few seconds left. Coach Mark Mills had used a full court press to great effect for the majority of the final quarter - it paid dividends as Huddersfield gained possession and were fouled at every opportunity - Bradford ended the final quarter with over 10 team fouls and a total greater than 25 team fouls. Despite some sloppy free throw shooting, an ecstatic Huddersfield took and held the lead to finish 60-56. The crowd roared as the supporting members of them team flew from the stands and congratulated their team mates; in less than a minute they had gone on a 10 point streak.


An entertaining and thrilling end to the season sees Huddersfield Mens 1st team promoted to the BUCS Northern 2B league. Another season like this and Coach Mark Mills may need hair implants. In the words of an anonymous team member; what followed was a 'messy night'.