Benue Buffaloes moved up to seventh position in the men’s log following an impressive victory over Adamawa Warriors on the third day of the Ardova Handball Premier League in Lagos.

Benue Buffaloes outclassed Adamawa Warriors 44-36 in an exciting encounter that drew plaudits from fans at the Gymnasium of the Nigeria Institute Of Sports in the country’s commercial centre.

Lagos Seasiders fought back to beat Sunshine Kings 24-21

Safety Shooters, champions in 2021, defeated Corrections Boys 34-23 just as title holders Niger United outlasted Kano Pillars 31-23 to end the title aspirations of the three-time winners.

Table toppers Tojemarine Academy battled past De Defenders 31-23.

In the women’s category, Imo Grasshoppers suffered their third straight defeat after a 43-24 loss to holders Safety Shooters.

Abuja-based Defender Babes secured a 35-34 win over COAS Babes.

Rima Queens stayed in the third spot following a 31-26 victory over Delta Queens.

Seasider Babes and Rivers Queens played out a 26-26 draw while Former champion, Plateau Peacocks pulled out a 18-17 win over Bendel Dynamos.

Day 3 Results (Women)

COAS Babes 30-35 Defender Babes
Rima Queens 31-26 Delta Queens
Imo Grasshoppers 24-43 Safety Babes
Seasiders Babes 26-26 Rivers’ Queens
Plateau Peacocks 18-17 Bendel Dynamos

Day 3 Results (Men)

Lagos Seasiders 24-31 Sunshine Kings
Benue Buffaloes 44-36 Adamawa Warriors
Confluence Stars 0-10 Rima Strikers
Correction Boys 23-44 Safety Shooters
Kano Pillars 23-31 Niger United
De Defenders 23-31 Tojemarine Academy