The "Star FM" Pioneers have returned home with a 1-1 weekend road result following a four point win over the Kilsyth Cobras at the Snakepit of Sunday afternoon. The win followed a disappointing performance on Saturday night in Bendigo where the Pioneers trailed all game after a very slow start. The Pioneers lost this game by 29.

Meeting Bendigo at the Schweppes Centre is always tough, especially when Championship winning NBL player Mick Hill is in top form. Hill provided 24 points whilst Chris Hogan added 18 and Jason Cameron 13 for the Braves. Ryan Blankson was the Pioneers highest scorer with 18 and Dallas Jeffree tallied 17.

Former Pioneers Sam Fotu and Chris Novak were also in uniform for the Braves, Novak recording a double-double and Sam Fotu quiet only managing a single successful free throw.

On Sunday the Pioneers did not lead till late in the game after being down by 14 points at the half time break. Increased defensive pressure contained the in-form Chris Cameron and the Cobras to 30 points for the half whilst Jon Shepherd, Dallas Jeffree and Ryan Blankson moved the Pioneers ahead to win the first road game for the season.

Ryan Blankson recorded 14 rebounds to go with his 22 points whilst Sunday's game was Jon Shepherd's most impressive game for the season providing 20 points including some big baskets. 

New recruit Carl Teske was also back in Pioneers uniform for the road double and provided some additional experience off the bench.

The Pioneers next home game is on the 20th April against the Knox Raiders - BE THERE & BE LOUD!