NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, United Kingdom (Interstat) — Tavis Pistol Smith had 22 points and three rebounds to lead Newcastle Eagles past Bristol Flyers 94-68 Friday at Vertu Motors Arena in Super League Basketball play. Newcastle led 26-15 after the first quarter, 48-33 at halftime and 65-52 through three quarters. Cole Long added 13 points, five rebounds and five assists, Mitch Clarke scored 19 points, Cam Christon had 11 points and six rebounds, and Trevond Barnes contributed seven points and four rebounds. For Bristol, Michael Diggins had 15 points and four rebounds, Kasen Jennings added nine points and four rebounds, Zac Triplett scored nine points, and Cam Holden had three points, seven rebounds and eight assists. Marcus Delpeche added five points and six rebounds. Bristol Academy fell to 1-2, while Newcastle improved to 1-1. Bristol previously beat Cheshire and lost to London, while Newcastle lost at London. Newcastle next hosts Glasgow, while Bristol Academy hosts Manchester.