Falkirk’s Signs Express Fury Senior Men continued their flawless start to the SBC Division 1 Championship season, making it six wins from six with a 107–70 victory over Dunfermline Reign.

Bantu Burroughs led the scoring with 32 points, hitting a season-high eight three-pointers in a clinical 50 per cent shooting performance from beyond the arc. Team-mate Murray Hendry was equally impressive, posting 30 points on a remarkable 87% shooting (13 from 15) and adding seven steals.

Lithuanian guard Eddie Leginas also showcased Fury’s efficiency, contributing 18 points while going seven from]eight (88 per ceny) from two-point range. Ali Fraser joined them in double figures with 11 points, while American forward Prince Onwas put up another all-action stat line.

Fury stormed ahead early, taking a 29–12 first-quarter lead, and while Reign matched them in the second (24–24), the home side pulled away after the break with 25–18 and 29–16 quarter wins to seal a convincing 37-point victory.

Fury’s Senior Men got the better of Dunfermline Reign in what was a dominant victory (Photo: Alex Johnson)

placeholder image — Fury’s Senior Men got the better of Dunfermline Reign in what was a dominant victory (Photo: Alex Johnson)

The result keeps Fury firmly on top of the table, two games clear of Edinburgh sides Blaze and Kings. The Falkirk team’s dominance is reflected in their averages — 109.2 points for and 75.7 against, a +33.5 points per game differential.

Speaking after the win, Fury head coach John Bunyan said: “Key for us has been as much at our training where at times the competition between our own players has been as keen as in our games. That shows the intensity and focus of the group.”

Fury return to Grangemouth Sports Complex this Friday for a 7.50pm tip-off against Caledonia Blues, with spectators welcome.

Meanwhile, Signs Express Fury’s Senior Women claimed a 60-50 win over City of Edinburgh Kool Kats, led by Captain Shannon Flippard’s 25 points and Emily Dagger’s 15 points and 16 rebounds.

Flippard opened with back-to-back threes as Fury led 14–9 after the first quarter and built a 12-point halftime advantage. The Falkirk side stretched their lead to 24 points before the Kats rallied late, but Fury held firm for the win.

Strong performances came from Eve Balloch, Beth Snedden, Katie McEwan, and Olivia Mitchell, while Abby Rutter stood out defensively with five blocks and four steals. Junior forward Leila Gillespie also made a strong contribution.

Coach John Bunyan praised his side’s effort, saying:

“We came into the game a few players down but the eight who played put on a great team display at both ends of the floor.”