Wyndham pushed top two side, the Pakenham Warriors, before ultimately falling short in the Big V women’s championship division on Saturday.
Keen to get a couple more late wins on the board to get some more reward for effort, Wyndham started strongly at home on Saturday night against its higher ranked opponent.
Wyndham led early and still had a narrow one point lead heading into the final quarter.
The Warriors experience shone through late with a 20-10 final quarter to come away with a 94-85 win.
Wyndham coach Jason Bryant said neither side could really take control of the game and it was another good effort from his side.
In a close-fought game, our women took the game to the second placed Pakenham in a game where the lead changed 19 times,” he said.
“Taking a narrow lead into the half time break, we held a one point lead at the final break. The last quarter saw Pakenham punish our late turnovers and take the lead to close out the game.
“Another strong performance from our women against a top two team, showing great improvement through the season.”
Bryant said there was some outstanding shooting from Briana Bailey with 27 points and Ella Macleod with 28 points.
He was impressed with the defensive efforts of Alana Anthony and Chelsea Suemai saying they defended above their size all game.
Wyndham will be in action on Saturday night at home against the Bellarine Storm in the second last round.
Wyndham’s men’s side was also in action against the Warriors on Saturday night at Eagle Stadium.
The Warriors jumped out of the blocks and led by 15 points at quarter time before extending the margin to 32 points at the main break.
While the game was over, Wyndham showed some second half resolve.
It won the third quarter 33-22 and the final quarter 20-24 to reduce the margin as the Warriors won, 105-90.
Junior Garbrah top scored with 19 points along with David Dut, who scored 19 points off the bench.
Wyndham faces Bellarine on Saturday night after the women’s match.
It’s season over for Wyndham’s youth league women’s division 1 with two tough losses on the weekend to finish off the year.
On Saturday night, Wyndham lost to Western Port Steelers, 103-58.
A 33-8 first quarter set the tone for the match. Wyndham showed some positive signs to win the third quarter, 25-20.
On Sunday, with just six players, Wyndham lost to the Knox Raiders, 140-33.
Wyndham finished the season in ninth spot.
Its youth league men’s side finished its season the week before in youth championship, finishing bottom.
