OXFORDSHIRE had an exciting draw with Essex in their last friendly at Wanstead.

After a fluctuating contest, in which Oxon recovered from a 12-shot deficit to lead by eight, the final score was 120-120.

With 14 victories, one draw and four defeats, Oxon ended their friendly season with a shot difference of plus 418.

Essex 120, Oxon 120 (Oxon scores): A Carter, M Jones, J McGeough & M Brain lost 21-22; G Weedon, B Squires, B Bloomfield & I Whelpton won 20-17; C Lewis, M Oliver, R Barnett & P Latter won 22-21; C Haley, J Stephens, A Wase & A Ley lost 21-22; S Tolhurst, T Gripe, K Williams & M Andrew lost 12-23; B Willoughby, A Fleming, M Morris & C Weller won 24-15.