Melton Thoroughbreds made a winning start to the Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League north-west.
Both the women’s and men’s had byes in the opening round of the season, meaning their season openers were against the Bacchus Marsh Lions.
In the women’s match, the Thoroughbreds set the win up in the first half.
They led by seven points at quarter time and a 20-9 second quarter increased the lead to 18 points at the main break.
Bacchus Marsh was able to make a small dent in the last in the third quarter, but the margin was still 13 points.
The Thoroughbreds ended any hopes of a comeback with a 21-12 finals quarter to seal the 87-65 win.
Ameir Majur top scored for the Thoroughbreds with 23 points, while Magdalene Kratochvil top scored with 18 points for the Lions.
Meanwhile in the men’s match, the Thoroughbreds won 93-84.
The Thoroughbreds trailed throughout the first half with the margin 14 points at the main break.
That was almost all gone but the final break, with the lead reduced to just three points.
The Thoroughbreds continued the momentum in the final quarter, winning it 27-16, to ensure they opened their account.
Aduto Chipuowuop top scored with 17 points for the Thoroughbreds, while Zak Martinez was the best for the Lions with 22.
Melton men have a double header this weekend with matches against the Castlemaine Cannons and Bendigo Braves, while the Lions also face the Braves.
The women’s fixture was yet to be released at deadline.
