The "Star FM" Pioneers have been handed a severe "touch-up" at the hands of league leaders Geelong, after a confidence boosting win at home on Friday night over Albury. The Pioneers lead all night Friday and took the game by 11 points. On Saturday night however, the talented and very deep Supercats punished the visitors on route to a 148-93 victory at the Arena.

Ryan Blankson top scored with 27 points and was well assisted by Chris Lewis, Dallas Jeffree and Jon Shepherd whilst Nick Payne was the main attraction for the Albury/Wodonga Bandits. NBL star Brad Sheridan was not in uniform for the Bandits.

Dallas Jeffree showed a great deal of heart over the weekend, especially in Geelong where he fought hard until the final buzzer totalling 32 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Jon Shepherd also had 20 however of Geelong 12 man roster all scored, 7 in double digits. Jason Reardon had 27 points for the Supercats.

There is no doubt the Pioneers will keen to forget about this game however it will not be the last time these teams meet. On June 15th the Pioneers host Geelong, who are yet to drop a game since the the end of the regular season 2006.

The "Star FM" Pioneers are back at home Friday night, hosting the North West Tasmania Thunder. Again, It's a must win game for the Pioneers - BE THERE & BE LOUD!