Newcastle Eagles defeat Sheffield Sharks 87-81 in SLB Championship

The Newcastle Eagles secured their first away victory of the 2026/27 season with an 87-81 win against the Sheffield Sharks in the SLB Championship. Despite losing three of the four quarters, the Eagles utilized a dominant third quarter to overcome a 12-point deficit in the second period.

Cole Long led the Eagles with a team-high 20 points. Guards Blondeau Tchoukiegno and Tavis Smith each contributed 18 points, with Tchoukiegno adding six rebounds. Captain Josh Ward-Hibbert provided 11 points and six rebounds coming off the bench.