NORTHANTS B are still seeking their first win of the season in the Derbyshire Trophy following their 104-90 defeat away to North Essex.
They returned home with two points courtesy of the rink of Ally McNaughton, Roger Strong and Roger Martin, the other three rinks suffering losses in single figures – nine, nine and two.
Northants B end their campaign at home to Hunts at Peterborough on February 8.
RESULT
NORTHANTS B 90 (2), NORTH ESSEX 104 (12) – (Northants B rinks only):
Gareth Dickenson, Andy Cox, Ben Wilson lost 20-29; Tien Ngo, Phil Jones (debut), Dudley Smith lost 18-27; Ally McNaughton, Roger Strong, Roger Martin won 34-26; Peter Smith, John Holroyd, Neil Wright lost 18-22.
