It was a mixed weekend for the Melton Thoroughbreds in the Big V men’s division 2 season.
The Thoroughbreds opened their account on Saturday night against the Maccabi Warriors.
It was an even first quarter, with the Warriors leading by one point at quarter time.
The Thoroughbreds started to get their game going into the second quarter, to lead by seven points at half time.
The margin was increased to 21 at the last break, with a 25-11 quarter putting the Thoroughbreds completely in control.
With the game all but over, the Thoroughbreds were able to finish the game off, winning 85-61.
Cooper McIntosh top scored with 18 points for the Thoroughbreds, while Koby Skenderis scored 15 points.
Every player hit the scoreboard for the Thoroughbreds as they rotated their bench in the second half.
The side was back on court less than 24 hours later, against the Surf Coast.
Having made the trip down the highway, the Thoroughbreds were able to stick with the Waves for the first half, leading by a point at the main break.
The third quarter was another even quarter, with the Waves winning it by two points to take a one point lead into the final quarter.
The Thoroughbreds ran out of legs in the final quarter, losing the quarter 29-12 to lose the match 99-81.
McIntosh top scored again for the Thoroughbreds with 21 points as all five starters scored double figures.
The Thoroughbreds, which is a new look outfit, sit 1-2 after two rounds.
The Thoroughbreds this week face the Mornington Breakers on Saturday night at Cobblebank Stadium.
In the youth league men’s division competition, the Pacers suffered two big losses.
On Saturday night the Thoroughbreds lost to the Whittlesea Pacers, 103-64, before losing to the Surf Coast on Sunday, 112-84.
