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Leeds Darts team checkout early

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After a 9-6 friendly win over Liverpool John Moores earlier in the week, the Leeds University darts team travelled to the chilly surroundings of the Derwent Bar at York University, for their first ever foray into the UK University Darts Cup. Joining them and the hosts were Newcastle and Durham.

First up for Leeds was a Newcastle team formed less than a year previously. After a nervous opening, Andrew Fothergill and Mitch Travers took advantage of some poor Newcastle finishing to claim the first leg. This set the tone for the doubles matches, as Leeds eased into a 4-0 lead.
    The first of the best-of-3 singles rubbers saw Fothergill extend the lead, courtesy of a 72 finish. Newcastle finally found a foothold in the match, taking three of the next four rubbers as the Leeds players struggled. Ben Cushlow clinched the tie with a double 16, though, and the remaining legs also went to Leeds; despite none of the Leeds players really finding form, they were comfortable 9-3 winners.
    Up next were a York team who had battled to… Continue reading...