Jalen Graham kept Surrey 89ers competitive on the road despite their defeat to Manchester Basketball on Sunday. The forward finished with 22 points and 15 rebounds across 30 minutes, shooting a clinical 10 of 15 from the field, though Manchester's control in the closing stages proved decisive in a 79–67 loss. Graham's rebounding tally was the real engine of his performance — a near-double-double secured through efficient inside work. He managed just one assist and one turnover, a clean floor game that underlined his focus on executing within the system rather than creating for others. The shooting accuracy (67 per cent from two-point range) reflected how Surrey got their most reliable work done at the rim; the absence of three-point attempts said something about the shape of the contest and where the 89ers found their easiest looks. Manchester pulled away in the latter stages, leaving Surrey chasing the margin through the final quarter. Graham's industry in the paint — both ends — wasn't enough to claw back the deficit, but his willingness to keep working the glass and hitting his shots gave the away side some fight. The next fixture will be the real measure of how Surrey responds to a loss where their best individual performance still fell short.