DGU Jets, the reigning Isle of Man basketball champions, opened the 2026/27 season with an 81-73 win over a reshaped Southern Phoenix side at the NSC on Thursday 22 October, according to Isle of Man Today.
Phoenix led 26-19 at the end of the first quarter, and the sides were level at 42-42 at half-time. Phoenix took a 62-57 lead into the final quarter. Jets then built a seven-point advantage, which Phoenix cut to two in the closing minutes.
According to the report, Jets player/coach Paul Kilic then helped close out the win with a mid-range shot and two free throws. Rowan Coulter was named man of the match on his first appearance for Phoenix.
In the evening’s other games, Wolves B beat Cannons Elite 58-48, with Cannons’ Dylan Evans named man of the match. Wolves A defeated Cavaliers 81-51, and Seb Smith took the man of the match award.
The Isle of Man Basketball Association also used the opening night to trial a new electronic scoresheet alongside paper records, the paper reported. The scoresheet is funded by an Isle of Man Sport grant.
Senior League action continues on Thursday 29 October in the NSC Main Hall:
- 19:00: Hoops v Wolves B
- 20:30: Wolves A v Southern Phoenix II
- 20:30: Pirates v Cannons Elite
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