Hemel Storm into the semis after overcoming the Dragons

Hemel Storm slayed the Bradford Dragons on Saturday to book a KitKing Trophy semi-final place.

Coming off the back of a successful group stage, Storm had to make sure that they would win, with a semi-final game away at Reading Rockets at stake.

Aaryn Rai top scored for Storm in their win.placeholder image
Aaryn Rai top scored for Storm in their win.

Storm withstood Bradford’s early pressure and managed to secure a convincing victory, winning 99-78.

Storm took time to reach their full potential, but in the end their teamwork meant that they took victory against a Dragons side who were tough to break down.

Top scorers: Aaryn Rai, 24pts & 12 rebounds, Hakeem Sylla, 18pts & 15 rebounds, Taylor Johnson 20pts & 9 rebounds.

Storm are now away to Reading Rockets on Saturday (8th) October in the semi-final with a 2pm tip. The next home game is the first NBL Division One League game at home to Bradford Dragons at Hemel Hempstead Leisure Centre, 7pm tip off.

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