CG2018: Falkirk basketballers see off England for Scotland

Scotland's basketballers '“ with a distinctly Falkirk flavour dismantled England in their opening Commonwealth Games basketball match this morning.
Fury trained players called up to the Games in the Gold Coast -  Fraser Malcolm (top) Ali Fraser (bottom) Jonny Bunyan (right)  Kieron Achara (left)Fury trained players called up to the Games in the Gold Coast -  Fraser Malcolm (top) Ali Fraser (bottom) Jonny Bunyan (right)  Kieron Achara (left)
Fury trained players called up to the Games in the Gold Coast - Fraser Malcolm (top) Ali Fraser (bottom) Jonny Bunyan (right) Kieron Achara (left)

Kieron Achara, Ali Fraser, Jonny Bunyan and Fraser Malcolm all played a key part in a stunning 78-65 victory for Rob Beveridge’s team.

Watched on by the man who gave them thier start in the sport, Fury headcoach John Bunyan, all four Falkirk-trained players started the match alongside former Arbroath Musketeer Gareth Murray. All bar Malcolm now play for Glasgow Rocks pro side.

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Scotland led for the majority of the first half, only overturned briefly 29-28 in the second period but hauled themselves back into it by half-time to lead 35-32.

They continued to dominate and led by 14 points with 2:45 left on the clock and won out 78-65.

Next up is Cameroon on Saturday at 11am UK time.

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