IAN Ozolins and his Kennedy's Tours Shoalhaven Tigers division one men's team have made it back-to-back western road wins, after defeating the Orange Eagles 94-73 at Sir Neville Howse Stadium on Saturday.
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A week after edging out Lithgow, Ozolins squad, who were without two of their starting five (Bruce Ozolins and Tim Hanlon), fell behind early, to trail 13-4 midway through the opening quarter.
But after a timeout, the Tigers rebounded and closed the term strong, to go into the first break up 26-25.
The teams traded baskets in the second period, as the Eagles went into half-time up 42-41 before the Tigers stepped it up a gear in the third.
The black and gold outscored the hosts 26-17, to lead by eight going into the last.
The visitors never looked back and ran out winners by 21 points, with Alex Brown (23 points) and Tom Ozolins (16) top scoring for the Tigers - who now move to 7-2 on the year.
The Tigers have the bye in round 10 of the Waratah League competition, before next playing at Dubbo on Saturday, May 25 from 5pm.
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Courtney Ward
Sports Journalist for South Coast Register and Milton-Ulladulla Times, who loves all things sport and travel. All views are my own.
Sports Journalist for South Coast Register and Milton-Ulladulla Times, who loves all things sport and travel. All views are my own.
