A mixed night for Newcastle in the Waratah Basketball League.
Needing two wins to make the playoffs, the Hunters women made a great start against the Comets.
Captain Jill Morgan backed up by some solid shooting from beyond the arc.
But in the end the visitors proved too strong.
The men also faced a must-win game and looked in trouble following a tough first quarter.
Trailing by as many as 16, Newcastle picked up in the second, lead by a determined Justynn Hammond.
The American fouled out late in the game, but Newcastle hung on to keep their finals dream alive.
