Pacers two from two in Big V women

Whittlesea Pacers made it two from two in Big V women’s division 1 basketball at the weekend.

The Pacers started with an 83-57 win on Saturday night against Hawthorn.

After an even start to the game, the Pacers outscored the Magic 24-10 in the second quarter to lead by 17 points at half-time.

In the third term the Magic dominated, reducing the margin to five points at the last break.

But not content to let the game become an arm wrestle, the Pacers stepped up in the last quarter, booting their way to an easy win.

Kimetria Hayden top-scored with 21 points, with three players scoring 15 or more.

Against Sunbury Jets on Sunday, the Pacers led from start to finish, winning 94-62. It was the first half that set up the win, with the Pacers leading by 25 points at half-time.

Hayden was again the scoreboard standout with 33 points. Darcy Saunders chipped in with 25.

In the men’s state championship, the Pacers lost to Hawthorn 89-74.

The Pacers trailed all game with the Magic outscoring them in every quarter.

Jermaine Williams top-scored for the Pacers with 22 points.