ACU Sovereigns 19/under couldn’t topple the undefeated Geelong Cougars in yesterday’s VNL clash going down 64-48.
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The 16-goal loss a disappointing result for the fourth-placed Sovereigns who failed to make any significant inroads against the formidable Cougar outfit.
Geelong now moves two games clear on top of the 19/under VNL ladder while the home side remains at the top of a cluster of sides fighting for fourth position, as the top three teams continue to put daylight on the rest of the competition.
The ACU Sovereigns division one team came devastatingly close to posting its first win of the season.
The winless Sovereigns got off to a good start against its top four opponent to lead 29-27 at half-time.
Geelong had the better of the third term to take a three goal advantage before the home side fought hard in a nail-biting final period.
Ultimately falling one goal short - 51-50.