The tough run of form continued for the Melton Thoroughbreds on Saturday night in the Big V men’s division 2 competition.
Having not won a match since the bye, the Thoroughbreds had the toughest task in the division, facing the Whittlesea Pacers.
The Pacers, who are yet to lose a match, jumped out of the blocks and led 32-16 at the first break.
The lead was extended to 25 points at the main break, with the Pacers still controlling the match.
The Pacers continued to grow the lead in the third quarter and led by 33 points at the last break with the result already assured.
Both teams got minutes into their bench in the final quarter, with the Thoroughbreds having their best quarter of the game.
The Thoroughbreds won the final quarter, but didn’t put much dint into the final result, losing 110-79.
Koby Skenderis top scored with 26 points while Michael Thompson was the only other player to score double figures with 14 points off the bench.
The Thoroughbreds slip to ninth on the table, only ahead of Craigieburn.
Melton this week hosts the Surf Coast on Saturday night.
The Thoroughbreds youth league division 2 men had a better weekend with a big win against the Wangaratta North East Bushrangers.
On the road, the Thoroughbreds led from start to finish in the 98-54 win. The Thoroughbreds won every quarter by at least seven points.
The minutes and points were shared around for the Thoroughbreds with Tyson Hamilton leading the way with 32 points in 24 minutes.
Everyone hit the scoreboard.
The Thoroughbreds sit seventh on the table with three wins.
