Mackay Basketball celebrated NBL1 First Nations Round last Friday, hosting Southern Districts Spartans at the Crater.
Both the Meteorettes and Meteors players sported unique First Nations Round uniforms inspired by the artwork of Meteorettes player and talented Indigenous artist Charli Bliss.
The Meteorettes tipped off first, hoping to continue a winning streak that saw them win their last five games.
The home side started slowly with the Spartans taking an early lead in the first quarter.
The momentum stayed with the visitors and the Meteorettes struggled to get back in the game, ultimately going down 58-88.
The Meteors then took to the court, also hoping to continue their winning streak of four games by defeating a winless Spartans outfit featuring former Meteors captain Chris Cedar.
The two teams went toe-to-toe in a closely fought battle of basketball that went right down to the final minute.
The visitors led by 10 points with 12 minutes to go and, despite a late comeback from the Meteors, were able to hold on to win 85-86, claiming their first win of the season.
Both teams remain comfortably placed on the ladder, with the Meteors sitting second and the Meteorettes fifth, and will look to return to the winner’s circles against the Northside Wizards at the Crater on Saturday.
Mackay Basketball celebrated the First Nations Round at the Crater last Friday. Photo supplied: Mackay Basketball
Meteorettes player and Indigenous artist Charli Bliss created the artwork that inspired the uniforms. Photo supplied: Mackay Basketball
Shaneice Swain. Photo credit: Keiron Place Art & Photography
Emmanuel Malou. Photo credit: Keiron Place Art & Photography
