Warrington came with a team weakened by injuries and the normal close derby match was not to be as the Hornets were able to feed fit and fresh players into the game all night.

Hornets 69

Warrington 53

Hornets 79

GMP 67

Neither side gave an inch in a physical cup contest but excellent long range shooting saw the Hornets squeeze into the next round.

Hornets generally draw defences out with an array of outside shooting options but tonight they couldn’t find their shooting range and the Spindles big men dominated in offence and defence.

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Hornets hold their nerver to sting the Pride

Hornets 78

Preston 74

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Hornets 56

Oldham 82