2026 Road to BAL: Spintex Knights secured a solid 68-58 victory over the LPRC Oilers

Spintex Knights - LPRC Oilers 68-58

The Spintex Knights secured a solid 68-58 victory over the LPRC Oilers in the 2026 Road to BAL qualifiers, showcasing their ability to take control in the middle quarters. Both teams started slowly, finishing the first quarter tied at 9-9, but the pace picked up in the second, with Spintex edging ahead 25-23 to take a narrow halftime lead. The Knights then pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Oilers 21-14 and building crucial momentum. Despite a low-scoring fourth, Spintex held firm defensively, limiting LPRC to just 12 points and closing out the game comfortably. The win boosts Spintex's campaign as they aim for a spot in the 2026 Basketball Africa League.
James Amotoe (1998) top-scored for the winners with 21 points and Khyree Temple (198-F, college: Livingstone) netted 9. Lassina Sidibe (200-F-2002) and Anthony Quadri (2007) had 11.