Manchester Basketball held their nerve in a tight finish to edge Newcastle Eagles 81–78 in Super League Basketball, snapping a two-game losing streak with a gutsy away performance. The game remained in the balance throughout, with nine lead changes and two ties keeping both sides in contention. Newcastle took the opening quarter 22–21, but Manchester seized control in the second, ripping off a 10-0 run mid-quarter to establish early command. By half-time, Manchester led 44–38. Newcastle clawed back a level third quarter to trail 65–59 heading into the final period, setting up a close contest that went down to the wire — still a one-possession game inside the final two minutes. Manchester's biggest advantage came with 5:12 left in the third at 55–41, a 14-point cushion that proved decisive despite Newcastle's late rally. The Eagles won the fourth quarter 19–16 but couldn't quite close the gap, falling short by three in regulation. Blondeau Tchoukuiegno led Newcastle with 21 PTS on 9/17 shooting and 3/4 from three, while Cameron Christon added 19 PTS (7/12 FG). For Manchester, Ciaran Sandy finished with 14 PTS and 6 REB, and Luke Nelson contributed 13 PTS with 8 AST despite going 0/6 from distance. Newcastle slip to 2–2 after seeing their two-game win run ended. They visit B. Braun Sheffield Sharks on Sunday 18 October, while Manchester—now also 2–2—host Caledonia Gladiators the same day.