NEWCASTLE Eagles will be out for revenge when they attempt to beat Sheffield Sharks tomorrow to secure a place in the semi-finals of the BBL Trophy.

The Sharks remain the only team to have beaten Fab Flournoy's side at the Newcastle Arena this season, with October's 86-81 success continuing to rankle in the Eagles camp.

This month's ten-point victory in Sheffield redressed some of the balance, and kick-started a successful Trophy campaign that has left Newcastle just one win away from a semi-final spot.

A defeat tomorrow would not end Eagles' hopes of qualifying for the last four, but having been embarrassed on their home court two months ago, Flournoy is keen to avoid another slip up.

"They are the only team to win here this season, so they'll have that psychological boost," said the Newcastle coach. "But we're at home and we have to make the most of that to make sure we're in the semi-finals.

"They are a talented team with some extremely good players, but they've been a bit inconsistent. They're a new group of players, and that's plagued them a bit.

"They've been a bit unlucky in the two Trophy losses, as they were right there against us and (Scottish) Rocks, and it came down to the late stages where our veteran players made the difference.

"Their win against the Rocks last week means they are still alive in the competition, so it's a big game for both teams."

Sharks coach Atiba Lyons is expecting a tough test, and has identified one of his side's opponents as the most in-form player in the country at the moment.

"Right now, Trey Moore is playing like the league MVP," he said. "We will have to be very mindful of him."