The Melton Thoroughbreds finished their Big V men’s division 2 season on a high note on Sunday.
After a tough season, which included a number of weeks without a win, the Thoroughbreds have turned things around in the final weeks.
On Sunday, the Thoroughbreds hosted the Mildura Heat to finish off their season.
The Thoroughbreds jumped out of the blocks and led by 15 points at the first break and extended the margin to 22 points at the main break.
The Heat were able to slow the Thoroughbreds down in the third quarter, but the margin still increased to 28 points at the final break.
With the game all but over, the game petered out with an even last quarter.
The Thoroughbreds came away with the win, 98-70.
Koby Skenderis top scored for the Thoroughbreds with 30 points, while Michael Thompson had 22 points.
The Thoroughbreds finish the season with five wins for the season, including winning their final three games.
The Thoroughbreds youth league men’s division 2 side also had their season come to an end on Sunday.
Facing Melbourne University, the Thoroughbreds got the win, 101-98.
The Thoroughbreds had to work hard for the win after trailing by eight points at the first break and 11 at half time.
The Thoroughbreds reduced that to two points at the final chance, before winning the final quarter 33-28 to seal the win.
Madiar Chipuowuop top scored for the Thoroughbreds with 29 points.
The Thoroughbreds finished with six wins, seventh in their pool.
