Warrandyte Venom Women 71 – 78 Hume City Broncos Women | Big V Women’s League | 23 May 2026

Hume City Broncos Women edged out the Warrandyte Venom Women 78–71 in a hard‑fought Big V Women’s League contest on Saturday evening. The Broncos used a strong fourth‑quarter finish to overcome a scrappy Venom side and improve to 5‑1 on the season.

Match Overview

The game was tightly contested throughout, with neither team able to build a lead larger than eight points. Warrandyte held a slim 37–34 advantage at halftime, but Hume City responded in the third quarter by tightening its defence and forcing turnovers. The Broncos took a 58–55 lead into the final period and controlled the closing minutes from the free‑throw line.

Key Moments

• Fourth‑quarter free throws: Hume City converted 10 of 12 free throws in the final period, sealing the win while Warrandyte struggled from the stripe (5‑of‑11).
• Defensive stops: The Broncos held Warrandyte to just 14 points in the third quarter, flipping the momentum after trailing at halftime.
• Late Venom rally: Warrandyte cut the lead to three points with 2:30 remaining, but Hume City responded with a 6‑0 run to put the game away.

Standout Performers

Hume City’s backcourt duo scored 22 and 18 points respectively, while their centre added a double‑double with 12 points and 14 rebounds. Warrandyte’s leading scorer finished with 21 points, but the Venom shot only 38% from the field as a team. The Broncos’ defensive intensity was the difference.

Season Implications

Hume City remains in second place in the Big V Women’s League standings, just one game behind the league leader. Warrandyte drops to 3‑3 but has shown they can compete with the top teams. Both sides will be eager to build on this performance in the coming weeks.