Townes leads the charge as Neptune peg back Star

Bord Gáis Neptune had to come from behind to deny Belfast Star 75-72 in a pulsating Men’s Premier League game yesterday.

The northerners led by 12 points in the third quarter but gradually Neptune began to get a grip and reduced the deficit to six points at the break — 47-41.

In the second half, the class of Neptune’s American Darren Townes was crucial as they battled back to within two points of Star — 58-56 — entering the fourth quarter.