17 Aug 2011

Basketballers beaten again at University Games

10:25 am on 17 August 2011

The New Zealand University basketball team has been beaten 88-79 by Lithuania in their latest match at the World University Games in China.

Dion Prewster, the former New Zealand under19 captain and now Breakers development player top scored for the Kiwis with 19 points.

The New Zealand team led by 10 after three quarters but Lithuanian then outscored them 35-16.

New Zealand now faces the Philippines in its next game.