The Birmingham Panthers NXT Gen side travelled to the House of Sport on Saturday to face LexisNexis Dragons, returning from a bye week refreshed and refocused. With time to reflect on recent performances, the team came into the match determined to continue their push for success.

A slow start saw the Birmingham Panthers trail 13-17 at the end of the first quarter, but they quickly regrouped and lifted their intensity in the second. By half-time, the Birmingham Panthers had turned the game around to lead 33-29, setting the tone for a dominant second half.

The Birmingham Panthers maintained control throughout the final two quarters, applying consistent pressure to pull away and secure an impressive 65-43 victory.

Tabi Grime delivered a standout performance in the midcourt, earning Opposition Player of the Match, Coaches’ Player of the Match, and Players’ Player of the Match after a dominant display.

With just four games remaining in the 2026 season, the NXT Gen side has positioned itself strongly for a successful finish. The team returns home this Saturday, 18 April, at 12:30pm to take on Nottingham Forest, an exciting opportunity to build further momentum in front of a home crowd.