Whittlesea Pacers fell short against Hawthorn Magic in Big V women’s division 1 on Saturday.
The lower-placed Magic led early in the first quarter, taking a three-point lead into the first break.
The Magic broke the game open in the second quarter, outscoring the Pacers 28-19 and extending their lead to 12 points at the main break.
While the Pacers reduced the margin to nine points at the last quarter they weren’t able to close the gap, with the teams going goal for goal.
The Magic went on to win 74-65.
Darcy Saunders top-scored for the Pacers with 17 points, while Jade Wise scored 10 points.
The Pacers sit fifth with a 9-8 record.
Pacers’ men’s division 1 side had a better weekend, defeating Collingwood All Stars.
The Pacers set up the win in the first half, outscoring the All Stars 48-35.
The All Stars made some inroads in the third quarter and reduced the margin to seven points at the last break, but the Pacers halted the All Star’s flow with a 26-20 point last quarter to seal the win, 91-78.
Samuel Sykes top-scored with 29 points, while Judson Seumanu and Dominic Bruno also scored double figures.
The win is the Pacers second straight, and fifth for the season, and puts them at 11th on the ladder.
In division 2, Craigieburn Eagles men’s side had two wins for the weekend to cement its spot at the top of the table.
The Eagles women’s team had a big win against Coburg Giants. They also sit on top of the ladder.
