It was a weekend of close ones for the Altona Gators, but their senior sides were on the opposite side of the ledger in the Big V competition.
The men’s division 2 won a thriller against the Wallan Panthers on Saturday night.
There was nothing between the two sides in the first half with scores level at 49 apiece at the main break.
The Gators managed to open up an eight point lead in the third quarter despite shooting at 46 per cent from the field and 33 per cent from beyond the arc.
The Gators shooting struggles continued in the final quarter, with the shooting percentage slipping even further.
The Panthers showed some fight in the final quarter, but the Gators were able to hold on to win 92-88.
Adam Anderson top scored with 26 points for the Gators, while there were plenty of contributions including off the bench.
The Gators now sit second on the ladder, with a record of 7-1, with just a loss to ladder leaders, the Whittlesea Pacers.
The Gators are on the road this week, travelling to face the Mornington Breakers on Saturday night.
In division 1 women’s competition, the Gators fell short against the Chelsea Gulls.
The Gulls led by five points at quarter time and were able to increase it slightly to seven points at half time.
The margin stayed steady in the third quarter, with the Gulls still leading by seven points at the last break.
The Gators couldn’t close the gap in the final quarter, with the Gulls winning 79-70. Monique Marcetic-Vaotangi top scored with 17 points for the Gators, with Jordan Wilson chipping in with 12 points.
After eight rounds, the Gators sit in eighth spot, with three wins from their six games.
The Gators are at home this weekend, hosting the Bellarine Storm on Sunday.
