Tara Murray
The Altona Gators got an important win in their quest for a finals spot in Big V women’s division 1 on Saturday.
After two weekends off with byes, the Gators were back in action at Patterson River Stadium against the Chelsea Gulls.
The Gators jumped out of the blocks with a 25-10 first quarter and then extended the margin to 21 points at the main break.
The Gulls started to reduce the margin in the third quarter and brought it back to 15 points at the final break.
While the Gulls won the final quarter, the damage had already been done with the Gators winning 69-57.
Jordan Wilson top scored with 15 points as four players scored double figures.
The Gators sit in sixth spot, two games outside the top four.
Meanwhile, the Gators men had a good weekend with two big wins against the Craigieburn Eagles and the Sherbooke Suns.
On Saturday night, the Gators accounted for the Eagles, 105-85.
The Gators opened up a 25 point lead in the first half, before rotating through their bench in the second half.
While the Gators lost the second half, they were still in control of the game.
Adam Anderson top scored with 38 points as four players scored double figures.
On Sunday, the Gators backed it up with an 107-69 win against the Suns.
The Gators led by 12 points at half time before exploding in the second half.
An 18-6 quarter increased the lead, before they finished off with a 33-19 quarter to seal an 107-69 win.
Anderson top scored with 23 points as the Gators again shared the points and minutes, with everyone getting on the court.
The Gators sit second on the ladder.
This week the Gators face the Whittlesea Pacers on Saturday night in a top of the table clash.
