Ipswich Witches suffered a heavy defeat, 53-36, in their League Cup clash at Rye House Rockets this afternoon.

Machine problems and falls affected the Witches who succumbed to three 5-1 maximums against the hosts.

Rohan Tungate top scored with paid 11 and John Doolan secured paid 10, with Dakota North earning seven points and Leigh Lanham five.

For all the reaction to today’s defeat, read tomorrow’s Archant publications.