Robins eye play-off spot

Swindon seal win as Eastbourne move off the bottom

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Robins eye play-off spot

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Swindon have put themselves into play-off contention after they moved into fifth place in the Sky Sports Elite League.

The Robins have turned a poor start to the season around and their up-turn in form continued with a 56-36 win over Ipswich Witches.

The Robins had captain Leigh Adams (13) in fine form, but top-man was Simon Stead as the British ace grabbed a perfect 12-point maximum.

Mads Korneliussen (9+2) and Grzegorz Zengota (8+1) also scored well as Swindon dominated.

Scott Nicholls (12+1) maintained his good form for the year as he top-scored for Ipswich, whilst Polish reserve Dawid Stachyra claimed a good 9 points.

Swindon team-manager Ronnie Russell admitted that his team are now firmly focussed on a play-off spot.

"This is marvellous victory and I'm very pleased with the performance," he said.

"Teams currently in the play-off berths are now starting to look over their shoulder as our charge gathers momentum.

"For a while we weren't in the mix for the end-of-season play offs, but now we very much are.

"Throughout July I want the team to continue doing what they are doing now - keep on looking for points at every meeting we race in."

Eagles off the bottom

Ipswich's defeat was made even worse as they went bottom following Eastbourne's 56-39 win over Coventry.

Both sides were without their number ones - Matej Zagar and Chris Harris - but it was The Eagles who fared better.

Simon Gustafsson produced his finest display of the season as he claimed paid 17, whilst Joonas Kylmakorpi (14+1) , guest Adam Shields (13+1) and Lukas Dryml (9+3).

Coventry had former Eagles Ed Kennett (13+1), Lewis Bridger (9+1) and guest Davey Watt (9) in good form - but little else aside.

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