GEELONG United will be hoping to repeat its winning ways over the Adelaide Lightning tomorrow (Sunday, December 8) at Geelong Arena.<\/p>\n
United was 72-66 victors over Adelaide in November and will take confidence out of the strong shooting and defensive prowess they showed last time out.<\/p>\n
This past weekend, however, Geelong was blown away by the Sydney Flames by 35 points (55-90) in the harbour city.<\/p>\n
Travelling interstate for the first time this season, United kept pace for the first half, before being dominated in the second.<\/p>\n
The Flames blocked nine of United’s shots and held the visitors to a minimal 26 per cent from the field and 13.6 per cent from the three point-line.<\/p>\n
Shaneice Swain dominated for the Flames, helping herself to 25 points, five assists and two rebounds.<\/p>\n
Former Opals player Cayla George was also strong and put up 13 points and eight rebounds.<\/p>\n
For United, Keely Froling battled hard for 11 points and 12 rebounds to continue her run of double-double performances.<\/p>\n
Head coach Chris Lucas said his side were dissatisfied with their performance.<\/p>\n
“All credit to Sydney they set the tone and carried it through. We are very disappointed.<\/p>\n
“They shot the ball particularly well and the depth of their bench was great.<\/p>\n
“We weren’t aggressive enough on our shots. The team was leaving it up to other individuals to make plays.<\/p>\n