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‘We expected to lose’: UoG Basketball Varsity captain Toby McLuskie assesses heavy defeat on Worcester Wednesday

Featured Image Credit: Luke Garland The University of Gloucestershire’ basketball team, the UoG Raiders, suffered an 88-45 defeat to Worcester in this year’s Varsity, and captain Toby McLuskie admitted that the team “kind of expected it [to lose].” Raiders were outclassed by a talented Worcester team, many of whom play at a higher level than […]

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Gloucester City Queens injury list damaging hopes of reaching Women’s British Basketball League play-offs

Gloucester City Queens head coach, Jay Marriott, believes his side’s chances of getting to the play-offs have been heavily hampered by injuries. Throughout this season, the Queens have had to try and remain competitive without the services of star guard Maura Fitzpatrick, which has been tough enough, but now the injury list is getting bigger. […]

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High flying Worcester Bears edge University of Gloucestershire Raiders in GBL clash

The University of Gloucestershire were beaten 83-76 as they travelled up the M5 to face high-flying Worcester Bears in round 10 of the Gloucestershire Basketball League. The away side got the better of the first quarter, leading 19-13 thanks in part to first-team captain Toby McLuskie’s nine points, but that was where things peaked for […]

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Why do the Gloucester City Queens need Marlee Ball to step up against Nottingham Wildcats in their WBBL Trophy game this weekend?

The Gloucester City Queens made their 2022 debut last weekend, however, their WBBL Trophy match against the Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday is a must-win. The Queens, after a long break in the action, lost 64-62 against the Oaklands Wolves, with the tight affair coming down to the final seconds. Melita Emanuel-Carr and Marlee Ball combined […]

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Gloucester City Queens head coach Jay Marriott on new signing Carolina Marques and what her addition means to the team’s roster

Gloucester City Queens have used the forced Covid-19 break in December to their advantage as they announced the signing of Portuguese guard Carolina Marques last week. Marques, who made her debut for the Queens last weekend, was playing for WNBL side Worcester Wolves. The guard decided not to continue her studies in P.E and Coaching […]