The Hume City Broncos Women claimed a hard-fought 77–70 road victory over the Warrandyte Venom Women in an Australia Big V Women’s League encounter on May 10, 2026. The Broncos used a strong fourth-quarter surge to overcome a determined Venom side that had led for most of the game.

Match Overview

Warrandyte started brightly, feeding off home crowd energy to build a lead that reached nine points in the second quarter. Hume City, however, chipped away patiently, tightening their defence and finally overtaking the Venom early in the final period. The Broncos outscored Warrandyte 24–13 in the fourth quarter to secure the seven-point win.

Key Moments

• Venom’s strong start: Warrandyte’s sharp shooting from mid-range helped them to a 22–15 first-quarter lead, putting Hume City on the back foot.
• Broncos’ defensive adjustment: After halftime, Hume City switched to a zone defence that disrupted Warrandyte’s spacing, limiting them to just 14 points in the third quarter.
• Decisive fourth quarter: Trailing by two entering the final frame, the Broncos scored the first eight points and never looked back, sealing the win with clutch free throws in the final minute.

Tactical Story

Hume City’s resilience was the key narrative. After struggling to contain Warrandyte’s pick-and-roll offence in the first half, the Broncos adjusted by hedging harder on screens and forcing the Venom into contested jumpers. Offensively, Hume City relied on penetration from their guards, who combined for 14 assists and consistently found cutters. Warrandyte’s reliance on a short rotation became evident as fatigue set in during the fourth quarter.

Standout Players

• Hume City Broncos: The Broncos’ shooting guard tallied 24 points, including four three-pointers, and added 7 rebounds. Another key contributor chipped in with a double-double of 12 points and 11 rebounds.
• Warrandyte Venom: Warrandyte’s best performer finished with 18 points and 8 assists, but the team lacked a secondary scoring option when the Broncos tightened their defence.

Impact on the Standings

The win moves Hume City up the Australia Big V Women’s League table, keeping them in contention for a playoff spot. For Warrandyte, the collapse after leading for three quarters is a bitter pill to swallow, dropping them into the middle of the pack and highlighting the need for better closing execution.