By Tara Murray
Bacchus Marsh Lions did not put in their best performance on Saturday night against the Terang Tornadoes, but it was enough for a win in the Country Basketball League south west competition.
The Lions started well and had an 18-point lead at half-time as they controlled the game.
The Tornadoes raised their game in the second half to put more pressure on the Lions.
And while the Tornadoes won the second half, the Lions took home the points with a 98-88 winning score.
Lions co-coach Jeff Feben said they welcomed the win.
He said skipping training on Melbourne Cup Day seemed to have had an impact on their game.
“It wasn’t necessarily a great win, to be honest,” he said.
“We played our game in the first half and then went to sleep in the second half.
“Our defensive intensity was really good and our fast transition game plan ran better in the first half.
“They put more pressure on us [in the second half].”
Max Beaumont led the scorers for the Lions with 23 points. It comes after he scored 42 points the week before.
Feben said the general performances and Beaumont’s development was what their program was all about.
“He came with a similar mindset as the week before,” he said.
“He’s grown with confidence and is coming into his own at the moment.
“We’re delighted with how he’s playing. He played at a high level at juniors and now he’s doing it at a senior level.”
Beaumont was one of five Lions’ players to score double figures in the
win.
Jordan Kirk continued his good form scoring 18 points, while Billy Feben and Jason Christian scored 12 points, and Tyler Collins chipped in with 12.
Jeff Feben said Billy and Kirk were bringing other players into the game.
“It was a good overall contribution.”
The win moves the Lions to a 5-2 record and puts them fourth on the ladder.
They face bottom side Warrnambool Seahawks this week on the road.
Feben said it was a winnable game considering where both teams were on the ladder.
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