Wyndham produced its best performance of the Big V women’s championship season to claim a big win against the Warrnambool Mermaids on Saturday night.
Both sides entered the match with just one win to their names for the season having had tough years.
On Saturday night, it was all Wyndham from the first whistle.
It led by 11 points at quarter time and then lifted another level with a 36-9 second quarter.
The lead continued to grow in the third quarter before the Mermaids claimed the final quarter by five points.
By that stage the game was already over, with Wyndham winning 104-65.
Briana Bailey had 32 points while pulling down nine rebounds, while Holly Dolny had 21 points and six assists.
Coach Jason Bryant was thrilled by the result.
“A strong first quarter set the team up well for the rest of the game with an 11 point lead at the first break,” he said.
“The second quarter being our strongest, we had saw outstanding shooting and defensive efforts building a 38 point half time lead.
“Both Briana Bailey and Holly Dolny had a great night shooting. Alana Anthony was relentless in defense, with four rebounds and five steals, and was the anchor at the defensive end of the floor.
“All round this was a great team effort with the whole team contributing at both ends of the floor. The sort of game we’ve been building towards.
“Back to work this week for next round away against Bulleen.”
In championship men, Wyndham lost to Melbourne UniversitY.
At three quarter time it looked like Wyndham might be on track for an upset win.
A 33-20 third quarter gave Wyndham a 10 point lead heading into the final quarter.
Melbourne University came home strongly and was able to run over the top for a 106-98 win.
Mayoul Makuac top scored with 28 points for Wyndham that was understrength.
In youth league championship men’s, Wyndham lost to the Kilsyth Cobras, 112-71.
Coach Aaron Bensted said they played against the best team in the competition.
“We take a few great learnings away for the team to build on as a group but also as individuals.”
