Thunder edged-out by London Lituanica

Brendan Okoronkwos return of nine points was not enough to prevent Thunder falling to defeat on Saturday Picture: Andre Nichols

Worthing Thunder Basketball Club slipped to a 73-60 home loss to a three-point crazy London Lituanica in the National League Division 1 on Saturday.

Despite a spirited fightback in the fourth quarter, Thunder were outdone by a sharp shooting Lituanica side comprised Lithuanians as they hit ten of their first 16 three-point attempts in the first half.

As the game went on it Lituanica’s sharp-shooting dried up a little, but they still had enough to leave Worthing with a win.

Thunder head coach Daniel Hildreth was pleased with the effort shown, but ultimately felt a lacklustre first half showing cost his side.

He said: “It was tough for us. We were fantastic in the second half, but ultimately what it came down to was our first half showing.

“We gave up 49 points, which isn’t good enough. They shot the ball extremely well, passed the ball well and were good value for the win.

James Cambronne had 15 points and 11 rebounds and Brendan Okoronkwo amassed nine points, while Tomas Grybauskas led London Lituanica with 20 points.