B. Braun Sheffield Sharks held off Leicester Riders 85–75 to secure a hard-fought Super League victory, with Fahro Alihodzic's clinical finishing proving the difference down the stretch. Sheffield dominated the opening quarter to build a 30–22 lead, then pushed their advantage to 14 points early in the second—a 39–25 cushion with under seven minutes to play in that frame. Leicester, though, refused to fold. The Riders launched an 11–0 run mid-quarter that cut the deficit to just three before the interval, trailing 43–41 at half-time. The third quarter turned into a tug-of-war. Leicester outscored Sheffield 21–19 to level matters at 62–62 heading into the fourth, forcing a decisive final ten minutes. There Sheffield reasserted control, outscore Leicester 23–13 when it mattered most, with Alihodzic anchoring the close-out. The forward was immense: 25 points on 11 of 15 shooting to go with 13 rebounds and two steals. Lu'cye Patterson added 20 points and seven assists, whilst Donovan Clay chipped in 10. Taryn Todd led Leicester with 16 points and Bernard Pelote matched that tally, but neither could spark the rally their side needed. Jaylon White's 15 points proved insufficient. Sheffield travel to Caledonia Gladiators on Friday 16 October, whilst Leicester host Surrey 89ers the following evening.