SOLENT Stars' junior men scored a thrilling last-minute victory over Bristol Bombers in their top of the table clash.

It was a last-gasp drive and clutch finger roll from Liam Openshaw that clinched an 80-78 win .

Stars began brightly with an opening score from their 6ft 10ins star centre Joel Freeland, but Bristol retaliated to take the quarter 23-20.

Back came Solent to lead 44-40 at half-time only for Bristol to overhaul them again 73-66.

It was Openshaw who pulled Solent around with a key three-pointer and free throw.

Openshaw then scored again to give Solent the lead and with Bristol needing to sink both free shots after a foul by Glasspool, they only hit one.

Openshaw's late basket kept Stars' championship hopes alive ahead of this weekend's revenge mission against Reading at Millbrook.

Solent Scorers: Freeland 30, Openshaw 19, Titcombe 12, Pape 8, Glasspool 7,Cooper 4.