OXFORD B recovered from 3-0 down to take a crucial two points in the first leg of their Inter Area Cup third round tie at Reading B, writes PETE EWINS.
After falling behind, Billy Hill (8,680) pulled it back to 3-1, before Alan Lacey made it 3-2 with victory over Phil Hawkins.
The result gives Oxford a real chance in the return leg on July 31 at the Democrats Club.
In Group A of the Oxford Summer League, Berinsfield crushed Bletchingdon 6-0.
Craig Mace (7,690 & 6,420), Geoff Mace (9,580 & 7,060) and Tony Broadway were the heroes.
Democrats won their Group B clash with Gladiators B.
Billy Hill was in top form, scoring 10.480 in the opening leg.
Terry Green (5,370) and John Patey (7,470) increased the lead to 3-0, before the trio completed their double wins for the whitewash.
Standard are still seeking their first point after going down 6-0 at Masons.
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