In the only game on Friday evening, Leeds Force recorded their second straight win after claiming a hard-fought win over under-manned Surrey Scorchers.
Leeds Force went up against Bristol Flyers this Friday in a game that was non-stop action. Leeds came out of the game triumphant as it finished 71-68 with Dwayne Camille hitting a 3 pointer in the last 40 seconds to clinch the well-deserved win for Leeds Force.
Esh Group Eagles Newcastle raised the curtain on the 2015-16 BBL Championship campaign with a 78-85 defeat of Sheffield Sharks, as the league's two most decorated sides clashed on opening night.
The opening weekend of the BBL season sees all but one of 12 teams beginning their respective 2015-16 campaigns as they look to get off to a perfect start.