The Eagles are coming to the 2025 ENBL final

Newcastle Eagles led from start to finish and defeated Dziki Warszawa, 80-67, to reach the 2025 European North Basketball league final on Tuesday, April 8, at the Gopass arena in western Slovakia.

Players of the game

Four Eagles finished in double figures.

De`Sean Allen-Eikens led the way with 18 points on 7/12 shooting from the field.

Mike Okauru and Christian James finished with 14 points each.

Trey Pulliam added 13 points.

Alijah Comithier was the top scorer for Dziki Warszawa.

Wing had 20 points on 6/14 shooting from the field, including a 3/6 effort from the three point line.

Janari Joesaar and Denzel Andersson added 11 and 10 points respectively.

Key stats

Newcastle Eagles had a strong start and took a 30-10 lead after a three pointer by Josh Ward-Hibbert with 06.54 left in the first half.

Five minutes earlier, an unsportsmanlike foul by Grzegorz Grochowski turned into a four point loss for Dziki, after four consecutive free throws by Christian James and Trey Pulliam, 19-7.

Another steal by Trey Pulliam started a fast break and a slam by Seneca Knight increased Newcastle lead up to 14 points, 23-9.

The Eagles went perfect 10/10 from the free throw line in the first half.

Christian James and Trey Pulliam combined for 17 points in the first 20 minutes, checking in from bench.

The most amazing stat?

In a game where both teams struggled from the three point line (7/26 vs 5/21), Newcastle shined from the free throw line, converting each and every attempt (17/17 vs 16/27 for Dziki).

The Eagles also committed less turnovers, 10-15, turning the ball over just two times before the break.

Game notes

Newcastle Eagles improved to 9-2, while Dziki Warszawa dropped to 7-4.

Marc Steutel and Tyneside boys advanced to their first ever European final.

A big group of Newcastle fans supported their team all night long.

Dziki fans traveled with train from Warsaw, playing drums and waving flags.

Newcastle Eagles will face CSO Voluntari on Wednesday night.

2025 Glasora Final Four schedule, Central European Time

Tuesday, April 8, semifinals

Inter Bratislava 103-107 CSO Voluntari

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HDR6CwGAeI

Live stats https://fibalivestats.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/u/ENBL/2642660/