United hope to continue winning ways

GEELONG United’s NBL1 women side is hopeful of keeping its unbeaten streak going tomorrow night (Saturday, May 10) against a strong Dandenong Rangers team.

United head into the match at The Geelong Arena in blistering form, having won their first seven games on the season.

In their last time out, Geelong beat the Sandringham Sabres 101-94.

Jaz Shelley and Gemma Potter shone bright for Geelong, combining for 53 points and 18 rebounds.

The club’s other three starters in Lilly Rotunno, Dakota Crichton and Tanielle Knight all chipped in double figure points scores of their own.

NBL1 coach Megan Moody said she loved what she was seeing from her side so far this season.

“It’s been a fantastic start to the season for us. Every game has provided some feedback, positive and negative.

“We’ve got a good group who really enjoy being around each other on and off the court.

“It’s always really nice to have a team who are wanting to get extra reps, do extra sessions and have high expectations.

“It makes it fun. We enjoy our training, we enjoy games, and it’s that old saying of when you’re enjoying something you typically do it well.”

She said this week’s match with Dandenong was sure to be a tough one.

“We’ve had some key focus points, and we are up for another extremely tough game against Dandenong.

“They are an incredibly well coached side and have some exceptional players in their team, so we need to make sure we are well across that.

“We will try give ourselves every opportunity to put ourselves in the best position to getting another win.”

United’s men’s side is currently in 14th on the NBL1 South ladder with 3 wins and 4 losses.

Their opponents in the Rangers are last on the table, making this an ultra-winnable game for Geelong.

The women’s match tips off at 5pm, followed by the men at 7pm.