WORCESTER Wolves overcame a few first-night nerves to see off Glasgow Rocks as they opened their 2015 British Basketball League campaign.

Trailing by a couple of points at half-time, Wolves eventually settled sufficiently to ease away from their visitors for an 80-69 success.

With coach Paul James spreading minutes across his new-look squad there was an equivalent spread of scorers but it was his ex-Leicester Riders duo of Pavol Losonsky and Jay Couisnard who led the way with 20 and 19 points respectively.

Losonsky got Wolves‘ side of the scoreboard moving with guard Malik Smith and forward Perris Blackwell the next men on target.

Despite missing out on most of Worcester’s pre-season, Couisnard was soon able to make his mark with eight first-quarter points.

A slender 23-22 lead increased to 33-29 with the help of consecutive baskets for Ashton Khan.

Spanish forward Javier Mugica delighted home fans by finally nailing his first points in a Wolves vest as the half came to a close.

But the supporters were then disappointed to see Rocks’ Great Britain International Kieron Achara tally five quick points to help his team to a 44-42 interval advantage.

The third period saw more of the same nip-and-tuck action with Wolves threatening to pull away before Glasgow once more tugged them back.

Entering the last quarter leading 60-58, persistent ball movement finally wore down a tiring Rocks defence.

Disraeli Lufadeju laid home a neat pass from Couisnard and was then on hand to grab a wayward Glasgow pass, presenting fellow Englishman Ben Eaves with an easy basket.

After Couisnard had gifted another score, this time for Blackwell, Worcester finally broke clear from their opponents on their way to the eventual victory.

A satisfied James said: “It was a bit of a nervous affair. In the first-half we were tentative but after that we had some key plays, made some key stops and came out with the win.”

He is now looking ahead to a big second weekend of action when Wolves return to the University of Worcester Arena on Friday to greet Bristol Flyers followed the next night by a trip to Leicester.

James said: “Bristol are always well-drilled and Leicester are always a challenge.

"It will be back-to-back games but we go pretty deep with our squad this year so we’ll be up for whatever we face.”