The Pioneers were forced to surrender in the final minutes of a tough encounter with the Bendigo Braves on Saturday night at the Icehouse.
The scores were locked with three minutes to go, but a foul shot broke the deadlock for the Braves, with the visitors going on to win by five points.Pioneers coach Andrew Summerville said the result was disappointing, particularly given that his players had dominated the game against the top side all night.
"Our guys did what they could and I think they deserved the game but it proves that we're close enough, we've just got to get over the line," he said.
Summerville said he was proud of his team holding a tight final score 71 - 76 against the winning side.
"Bendigo are a good side and your never going to keep them down, they're not top of the table for no reason," he said after the game.
Objecting to a close call by the referee, Summerville said the game was taken out of their hands.
"We were in front and it's always disappointing when that happens," he said.
Despite the final result for the Pioneers, some joy was in the room with a half-time centre court marriage proposal.
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