Han Xu leads Geelong to come-from-behind WNBL win over Bendigo
Han Xu scored 26 points as Geelong Venom rallied to beat Bendigo Spirit 77-70 on Monday night.
Geelong Venom came from behind to beat winless Bendigo Spirit 77-70 on Monday, with Chinese star Han Xu scoring 26 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Geelong was short-handed, missing experienced players Maddy Rocci and Bec Cole (a combined 450-game gap).
Bendigo led for most of the match until captain Alex Sharp hit a three-pointer midway through the final quarter to give Geelong the lead. Han hit a crucial jump shot with 30 seconds left as Geelong pulled away.
Jade Melbourne had 22 points for Bendigo but it wasn't enough. The win bounces Geelong back after losing to UC Capitals 77-68 on Saturday.
- 26
- Han Xu points
- 77-70
- Final score
- 0-3
- Bendigo record
- 450 games
- Geelong's game gap
Why it mattersHan's performance shows her value to Geelong, and Bendigo remains winless after three rounds despite strong individual performances.
AustraliaWNBL fans in Victoria got to see Han Xu in action at a crucial moment in the league's season.
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