The Altona Gators will look to finish their Big V men’s division 1 season on a high.
With finals already ruled out, the Gators have been hoping to impact the hopes of other sides trying to finish in the top five.
On Saturday night, the Gators headed to Craigieburn to take on the Craigieburn Eagles.
The Eagles led narrowly at quarter time before increasing the margin to nine points at half time.
A 23-11 third quarter in the favour of the Eagles put the game beyond doubt.
Altona finished strongly and was able to win the final quarter 22-19, but it wasn’t enough as they lost 96-78.
Jalen Salon top scored with 27 points for the Gators.
Both sides were short on player numbers with the Gators with seven players and the Eagles had the same.
The Gators sit in ninth spot heading into the final round with just three wins for the season.
They finish their season on Sunday against the Whittlesea Pacers.
Meanwhile the Gators game with the Eagles in the division 1 women’s competition was called off.
The Eagles had just four players available meaning they were unable to take the court.
Altona was awarded a 20-0 win.
The Gators, who have already secured their finals spot, will finish the regular season against the Whittlesea Pacers.
Meanwhile, the Gators youth league women’s side started its final series with a win against Waverley, 84-80.
The Gators now face the Keilor Thunder in a semi final this Sunday.
The Gators youth league men’s side lost its final round match, 81-57.
