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Game Report | Week Two - ULT vs Lightning - High Tensions and Low Scores

Game Report | Week Two - ULT vs Lightning - High Tensions and Low Scores

Game Report | Week Two - ULT vs Lightning - High Tensions and Low Scores

Shane Pickering

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Sunday, September 29, 2024

In what was a low-scoring battle, ULT's much-awaited return to the court after their 2022-2023 LincolnBasketball championship ended with a 40-30 loss to the Lightning. Both teams struggled to find their rhythm offensively. ULT shot just 23.1% from the field, converting only 9 of 39 attempts, while Lightning fared slightly better with a 38.2% shooting performance from 13 of 34. It saw the appearance of LincolnBasketball’s newest referee, Jordan Setchell, who is going to be a solid addition to the officiating team.

In what was a low-scoring battle, ULT's much-awaited return to the court after their 2022-2023 LincolnBasketball championship ended with a 40-30 loss to the Lightning. Both teams struggled to find their rhythm offensively. ULT shot just 23.1% from the field, converting only 9 of 39 attempts, while Lightning fared slightly better with a 38.2% shooting performance from 13 of 34. It saw the appearance of LincolnBasketball’s newest referee, Jordan Setchell, who is going to be a solid addition to the officiating team.

In what was a low-scoring battle, ULT's much-awaited return to the court after their 2022-2023 LincolnBasketball championship ended with a 40-30 loss to the Lightning. Both teams struggled to find their rhythm offensively. ULT shot just 23.1% from the field, converting only 9 of 39 attempts, while Lightning fared slightly better with a 38.2% shooting performance from 13 of 34. It saw the appearance of LincolnBasketball’s newest referee, Jordan Setchell, who is going to be a solid addition to the officiating team.

From the tip, we saw both teams struggling to set plays or find any rhythm. ULT held a slim 5-4 lead after the first quarter; we saw a similar performance from Lightning in their last game, and they promised us that they would not make the same mistakes this week, as we saw them adapt quickly. Despite ULT winning the rebound battle, pulling down 25 total boards to Lightning’s 15, they couldn’t turn those second-chance opportunities into points. Their shooting struggles, especially from long range (just 1-9 from beyond the arc), meant that they never found their offensive flow.

ULT managed to stay within striking distance through the first three quarters, entering the final quarter down by only a few points. But an avoidable situation in the fourth quarter saw tempers flare after ULT disagreed with a referee's decision, leading to two of their players being ejected from the game. With ULT reduced in numbers, Lightning saw the opportunity, pulling away and outscoring ULT 20-13 in the final quarter, winning the game 40-30.

Lightning’s L. Carter was the standout of the night, leading all scorers with 26 points, shooting an efficient 69.2% from the field. Carter’s ability to consistently find his shot kept Lightning in the game, while ULT’s top scorers, Brazauska (9 points) and Nerka (8 points), couldn’t match his output. A quiet night for both Player-Coaches; Maratas of ULT (0 points) and Rice of Lightning (1pt). 

LincolnBasketball would like to remind all players, fans, and spectators that we operate a zero-tolerance policy for abusive behaviour, both on and off the court. Any incidents of misconduct will be addressed with the utmost seriousness to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all.

Next week, we welcome reigning champions Tropics back onto their court for their game against Sleaford Hawks. Newark are matched up against the Bombers for their third straight game.

Lightning Highlights:

  • L. Carter (#31) dominated the game with 26 points, shooting 69.2% from the field (9-13) and an impressive 87.5% from two-point range (7-8). He also added 3 assists and 2 steals.

  • J. Carter (#7) contributed 3 points, shooting 100% from the free-throw line, and grabbed 1 rebound.

  • B. Zheng (#13) added 2 points, shooting 50.0% from two-point range.

  • Wilkins (#22) provided solid support with 7 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 points.

ULT Highlights:

  • T. Brazauska (#25) led ULT with 9 points, shooting 42.9% from the field (3-7), and added 3 rebounds.

  • Nerka (#14) added 8 points, shooting 75.0% from the free-throw line (3-4), and grabbed 3 rebounds.

  • M. Grigius (#9) scored 7 points, including 50.0% from the free-throw line (3-6), and contributed 5 assists.

  • Osvaldas (#88) chipped in with 4 points and 4 rebounds.

Team Performance:

  • The Lightning shot 38.2% from the field overall and 27.3% from three-point range.

  • The ULT struggled offensively, shooting 23.1% from the field and just 11.1% from beyond the arc.

  • ULT outrebounded Lightning with 25 total rebounds compared to Lightning’s 15, but Lightning had 8 steals to ULT's 6.

  • Turnovers were fairly even, with Lightning recording 12 and ULT 14.

Scoring by Quarter:

  • Q1: ULT 5, Lightning 4

  • Q2: Lightning edged ULT 6-4.

  • Q3: Lightning maintained a slim lead, 10-8.

  • Q4: Lightning pulled away, outscoring ULT 20-13.

Final score: Lightning 40 - ULT 30