Wyndham put up a big fight against the ladder leading Hume City Broncos before falling just short in the Big V men’s championship.
The Broncos led by as much as 20 points throughout the game before Wyndham reduced the margin to try and get an upset win.
The Broncos showed their composure late to get across the line, 97-88.
Coach Stuart McMurray was proud of the performance.
“Champ men displayed a courageous performance with an injury riddled squad against a very strong Hume side who are top of the ladder,” he said.
“Champ men came all the way back down from 20 but were unable to close out the game in the final two minutes.”
Jalen Rosemond had 16 points and 10 rebounds in the win, while Mayoul Makuc top scored with 24 points.
Gojce Stevovski also had a strong game with 20 points.
The loss comes after the departure of import Maik Miller.
Wyndham announced the mutual release of Malik Miller as he seizes an exciting opportunity in the USA.
He was averaging 19 points and eight rebounds this season, while helping with coaching the junior program.
The club also announced that women’s player, Sydney Skinner would be returning to New York for rehab following a season ending injury.
She was averaging 14.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists a game.
The Wyndham women also had a close loss to the Broncos on Saturday night.
Wyndham led early before the home side narrowly won each of the next two quarters to lead by five points heading into the final quarter.
Wyndham couldn’t get any closer as Wyndham won, 77-72.
Ella Macleod top scored with 17 points off the bench for Wyndham, while Birgit Osk Snorradottir had 15 points.
In the youth league men’s battle between Wyndham and the Broncos, Wyndham lost 102-57.
It came after Wyndham lost its first game of the weekend to the Keysborough Cougars, 99-93.
Spencer Smith played big roles in both games.
