ESSEX Pirates have been beaten 99-79 at Everton Tigers tonight.

Pirates were 25-22 behind at the end of the first quarter and Tigers extended their lead to lead 52-37 at half-time.

That became 79-54 at the end of the third quarter as they secured a comfortable win over the Pirates.

Randy George top scored for the Pirates with 24 points while Taner Adu and Sam Toluwase both added 15.

More to follow.