The Illawarra Hawks snapped their losing streak with a stunning 107-93 upset victory over Melbourne United at WIN Entertainment Centre on Wednesday, November 5th. Led by a career-high scoring performance from their young forward, the Hawks played with freedom and precision to topple one of the league's top teams. Illawarra shot the lights out from downtown, breaking Melbourne's defensive schemes and building a lead that stretched to over 20 points in the third quarter. Melbourne attempted a late comeback, but the Hawks answered every run with a timely basket. This performance was a testament to the Hawks' potential when their offense is firing, providing a much-needed spark to their campaign. For Melbourne United, it was a surprising defensive lapse that will demand review.