Melton Thoroughbreds had a rare blimp on the radar on Sunday in the Big V men’s division 2 competition.
The Thoroughbreds have been leading the way in the division 2 competition, entering the round with just one loss for the year.
On Sunday, the Thoroughbreds hosted the Mildura Heat which had a double header in Melbourne across the weekend.
Despite having played a game the night before, it was the Heat that started the better of the two teams, leading by eight points at the first break.
The margin increased to 12 points at half time.
The Thoroughbreds started to get back into the game in the third quarter and got back to within six points during that quarter.
The Heat managed to steady in the last quarter and were able to run away with the win, 93-79.
Darian Peterson top scored for the Thoroughbreds with 23 points, while Jeff Crowe provided vital support for the bench with 22 points.
The Thoroughbreds now slip to second on the ladder with a 6-2 record.
They have a bye this weekend.
In the youth league men’s division 2 competition, the Thoroughbreds men lost both of their matches.
On Saturday night, the Thoroughbreds lost to the Southern Peninsula Sharks, 109-87.
The Sharks won the first three quarters to take control of the game and out of reach from the Thoroughbreds.
Madiar Chipuowuo top scored with 32 points off the bench.
On Sunday, the Thoroughbreds were at home to the Western Port Steelers.
It was a poor start that proved costly for the Thoroughbreds in the 85-79 loss.
The Thoroughbreds trailed by 13 points at quarter time but weren’t able to make up the gap in the second half.
Ryan Woolley top scored with 22 points.
The Thoroughbreds sit in 17th position.
