Rebels Set for Busy Weekend with Key Showdowns for Men and Women
Saturday 16 November
D2 Rebels Men Seek First Win Against Westminster Warriors (4pm)
The Essex Rebels D2 (0-7) continue their search for a breakthrough victory as they host the Westminster Warriors (2-3) in NBL Division 2 South action. Despite their record, the Rebels have shown promising signs, highlighted by Anthony Idiata-Mendez’s recent double-double performance (19 points, 16 rebounds) against Richmond Knights. Flemings also impressed with 15 points and 15 rebounds in that contest.
The eighth-placed Westminster Warriors enter the game following a narrow 93-90 defeat to Greenwich Titans, where Hitchman (18 points) and Kerr (16 points, 11 rebounds) led their effort. Both teams are sitting in the bottom half of the standings and will want to climb the rankings by picking up a win this weekend.
Please Note: Saturday’s game will be basketball only, with no gameday entertainment
Sunday 17 November
Fourth-Placed Rebels Women Host Durham in SLBW Return (4pm)
The SLBW Rebels Women (2-1) return to home court for the first time since October 19th, hosting Durham Palatinates (1-1) in what promises to be an explosive matchup featuring the league’s top two scorers. League-leading scorer Shanique Lucas (27.5 PPG) leads the visiting Palatinates against Taylor O’Brien (27.0 PPG) in what should be a fascinating scoring duel.
The matchup features intriguing battles across the court, with both teams boasting statistical leaders at multiple positions. Essex’s interior presence Brooke Flowers (12.3 RPG, 58% FG) matches up against SLBW blocks leader Harriet Ottewill-Soulsby (4.0 BPG), while playmaker Lauren Park-Lane (4th in assists, 100% FT) directs the Rebels’ offense.
Both teams enter with momentum – Durham fresh off an emphatic 89-48 victory over London Lions, while Essex sits fourth in the standings after their 77-68 win against Leicester Riders. Don’t miss this battle for crucial early-season positioning between Rebels and Durham!
D1 Rebels Men Face Local Rivals Essex Charge in NBL National Cup Clash (6:30pm)
The D1 Rebels Men face an intriguing cup tie against local rivals Essex Charge, with two divisions separating these Essex sides in the National League structure. Essex Charge, competing in NBL Division 3, have impressed in cup competition with victories over Canterbury Academy (81-54) and Oaklands Wolves (100-83).
The Rebels, fresh from an 82-76 triumph over Worthing Thunder where DJ Wol, Daniel Johnson-Thompson, and Emmanuel Kanwei all recorded double-doubles, will look to assert their higher division status. Adding interest to this local derby, Adding local interest, former Rebels academy standout Josh Greene returns to Essex Sport Arena, while the Charge roster also features Andrew Fleming, twin brother of Rebels Division 2 Rebels player Alvin.
