UEL Men’s 1st team prepare to face Brunel Men’s 1st team for the second time this season, UEL this time travelling to Brunel’s Sports Centre in this the match-up, tipping off at 6pm.
UEL are undoubtedly full of confidence ahead of the fixture and issued some fighting talk ahead of the game: “I feel very confident in my team, and we’ll be ready for Brunel,” declared Seyi Oyewole.
Winning Formula
The east Londoners currently reside at the top of the table winning five out of their five games, with a maximum tally of 15 points.
UEL sit comfortable with an extensive lead of six points over last season Premier South winners Southampton Solent who currently reside in second place on nine points.
On the opening day of the season UEL kicked off their 2018 season against Brunel, defeating their London rivals by a huge 36-point margin, 99-63.
Last time out saw the table-toppers produce another stellar performance against the University of West England, in a 22-point win last Wednesday (winning 84-62), adding another win to UEL’s pristine collection of successes so far this season.
UEL’s track record against Brunel, shows not only have they managed a win against them already this season, but also in past seasons Brunel have struggled.
UEL will no doubt be walking into this face off brimming with confidence in light of their immaculate record so far this season.
Brunel’s ‘Bogey’ Team
Brunel have repeatedly failed to come out on top in past seasons following two previous losses just a month apart in January and February with a 25-point loss in the start of 2018 and a 10-point loss the following month.
Not only have Brunel failed to emerge victorious in all previous encounters against UEL, but the hosts only managed to finish in 5th position last season, mirroring that at the start of this season.
Opponents Brunel currently occupy 5th spot in the Premier South table, having only been successful in one of their five games so far, which came following an eight-point 82-74 win last Wednesday against Middlesex University.
Having achieved a solo win last Wednesday, Brunel will be approaching this game with considerable confidence despite their four previous losses including a loss to the beginning of the season against visitors UEL.
Never-the-less, Brunel’s first and only win, does not equate to the task ahead leading into the match up against UEL who remain unbeaten all season, which will undoubtedly be an immense test for Brunel.
Court-side View
Ahead of the game against Brunel, Oyewole, replacement for injured captain Dzaflo Larkai, spoke to Rising East sharing his thoughts on the upcoming match: “We’re approaching this game the same way our coach wants us to approach every game this season, that’s been a force defensively.”
UEL have the chance to continue their impressive form this Wednesday, add to their undefeated record and extend their lead at the top of the Premier South table.
