Wyndham has opened its account in the Big V men’s championship competition, with not one but two wins on the weekend.
After being close in previous contests, Wyndham was finally able to get the job done.
Wyndham started the weekend at home on Saturday night against RMIT University, with a 92-90 win.
It was an even first half before Wyndham opened up a 12 point lead heading into the final quarter.
The Redbacks came hard late, but Wyndham managed to stay in front all quarter to get the win on the board.
Junior Garbah top scored with 24 points for Wyndham.
There was no rest for Wyndham as it was back in action on Sunday against Wyndham.
It was an up and down game as both teams pushed the scoreboard.
Scores were locked at the end of regular time and then again after the first period of overtime.
Wyndham scored the first bucket of second overtime and then didn’t give up the lead as it won 131-124.
Malik Miller top scored with 34 points, while Garbrah scored 31 points.
Coach Stuart McMurray said it was a brilliant effort on the second game of a back-to-back to push through and get a double overtime win against a resilient Blackburn team.
Meanwhile, Wyndham’s championship women fell short against the Sunbury Jets, losing 79-73 on Saturday night.
Briana Bailey put up 30 points and had eight rebounds, four assists and three steals in the loss.
Coach Jason Bryant said after giving the Jets a head start they were able to stay close for the rest of the game.
“After three close quarters, the girls got a small lead midway through the fourth quarter,” he said.
“Unfortunately, Sunbury were able to take it back and get the win.”
Bryant said it was another strong performance from Bailey, while debutant Amber Ross had a good game with a double-double.
On Sunday, the women’s side lost to the Sherbrooke Suns, 81-68.
Bryant said their much younger group showed great resilience keeping in touch but losing out to a far more experienced team.
