Newcastle Eagles landed the first title in last four seasons, as Marc Steutel and his Tyneside boys won the Super League Basketball Trophy after a 97-78 success against Bristol Flyers on Sunday, January 26, at the Utilita arena Birmingham.
Marc Steutel took the coaching reins of the Eagles on May 13, 2022.
Coaching at the highest level is full of ups and downs – it was no exception for Team Great Britain strategist.
Hard work pays off and this is what happened at Utilita arena Birmingham on Sunday night.
The Eagles forced 20 turnovers and scored 23 points off turnovers.
Newcastle club shot 47 percent from the field, including 42 percent from the three point line.
The Flyers fought back and also hit 42 percent from the deep but turnovers ruined their comeback attempts.
Seneca Knight led the Eagles with 22 points on amazing 9/13 shooting from the field.
Mike Okauru and De`Sean Allen-Eikens added 19 and 16 points, respectively.
Newcastle Eagles won their first SLB Trophy.
The BBL Trophy folded in 2024.
The Eagles put seven BBL Trophies in their trophy case (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2020).
Congratulations to head coach Marc Steutel, players, staff and management!
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