The tough run continued for Wyndham in the Big V championships division on Saturday night.
In the men’s competition, the side fell short against the McKinnon Cougars, 102-77.
Coach Stuart McMurray said the Cougars were too strong in the end.
“Solid first half with a few defensive lapses proving costly. McKinnon fought their way to a 19 point lead by the end of the third period,” he said.
“To Wyndham’s credit they fought back to bring the deficit back to 11 points only to see McKinnon catch fire from the three point line in the last five minutes to get a nice win.”
Junior Garbrah had 19 points, while Malik Miller scored 16 points and had eight rebounds, and Mayoul Makuac had 17 points.
The women’s side struggled against a tough opposition in the Bellarine Storm.
It was a convincing win by the Stars, winning 124-47.
Coach Jason Bryant said it was a tough game against good opposition.
“Beaten with pace and intensity,” he said. “This is the level we need to push towards.”
Briana Bailey had 19 points, three points and two assists, while Birgit Snorradottir had 18 rebounds and four rebounds.
The youth league women’s side had a better weekend.
The side beat the Collingwood All Stars, 71-63.
Ayan Ali scored 25 points and had nine rebounds.
Was really positive to see some players taking control and asserting themself on the game. Ayan Ali with 25 points was quite dominant.
Coach Matt Stephens said the team battled as Collingwood kept clawing back however they stuck it out together and fought hard for the win.
The youth league men’s side suffered a 117-92 loss to the Nunawading Spectres.
A slow start proved costly for Wyndham.
“Full credit to the team fighting back to close it tough single 8 points down in the third quarter,” coach Aaron Benste said.
“Unfortunately, Nunawading’s experience and execution outplayed us in the last quarter. We continue to take away good learnings where the group will continue to grow.”
Tara Murray
