Spirit def by Lynx 65-78
The Villawood Properties Bendigo Spirit remain without a win after losing to the Perth Lynx by 13 points on Wednesday night.
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An energised Bendigo started the game in top-form taking the early lead 19-18 at the first break, boosted by vice-captain Carley Ernst putting 12 points on the board.
However, the Lynx turned the tables outscoring their opponents 25-17 to take a seven-point lead (36-43) into the half-time break.
The pace of the match changed in the third with the Lynx assuming full control of the game with 24 points on the board to the Spirit's eight to take a 33-point lead into the last.
The Spirit reset ahead of the final quarter and were able to get themselves back closer on the board with a 10-point run.
The Lynx were able to contain the Spirit in the final stages of the match and see out the game with a 13-point lead, stretching Bendigo's losing streak to four and without a win this season.
Spirit's Ernst finished the game with 28 points, 10 rebounds, three steals and two blocks.
Tessa Lavey put nine points on the board with six rebounds.
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SEASON SO FAR
- Round 1
def by Southside 102-60
def by Sydney 100-63
- Round 2
def by Canberra 76-56
def by Perth 78-65
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