THE Wallan Panthers have continued their winning ways with both of their senior sides notching up important victories at the weekend.
A Saturday night beatdown against RMIT University at RB Robson Stadium showed a ruthless side to Wallan’s women, running out winners by 47 points.
Emmie Gardiner (24 points) and Ranika Guyton (23) did the bulk of the scoring in the first quarter to give the Panthers a 22-9 lead after the first period.
Scoring continued to be difficult for the visitors who were held to just 17 points in the first half, with Wallan registering 17 steals and 11 blocks for the game.
Every Panthers player got on the score sheet, and they move to 4-1 on the season following the 92-45 win.
The men’s side was away again on Sunday, defeating Southern Peninsula by ten points in Rosebud.
The Panthers were roaring early, putting together the first ten points of the match and capitalised on this momentum to lead by 21 at half time.
The lead stayed comfortable despite a fourth-quarter comeback from the Sharks that brought them back within single digits.
Luke Cairns provided much needed scoring in the last period, and was ably assisted by big man Nathan Aikman who pulled down 17 rebounds to go along with his 21 points.
The men’s side travels again next week to take on Melton, while the women have a bye.