TSS struggled to contain three opposition star shooters as they went down by six points

The Southport School’s desire to finish in the top three on the GPS basketball table has taken an early hit with TSS going down 89-95 to St Joseph’s Nudgee College on Saturday.

The Southport School’s desire to finish in the top three on the GPS basketball table has taken an early hit with TSS going down 89-95 to St Joseph’s Nudgee College on Saturday.

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Lloyd McVeigh in action for TSS. Picture: Heidi Brinsmead

Lloyd McVeigh did everything in his power to lift TSS to victory, leading all scorers with 24 points and 10 rebounds but TSS struggled to contain Nudgee’s three sharp shooters who combined for 72 points.

Maika Shortland in action for TSS. Picture: Heidi Brinsmead

Preston Le Gassick finished on 19 points while Maika Shortland chalked up 18.

Despite leading Nudgee in both rebounds (59-52) and assists (21-11), the all important points category didn’t go their way.

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TSS now turn their attention to Saturday’s match against Churchies in Brisbane.