Pivot City made the most of big man Sebastian Loader’s absence from the Christian College line-up to consolidate top spot on the Basketball Geelong division one men’s ladder on Tuesday night.

Stefan Osborne and Supercats’ star Jason Reardon scored 17 points apiece for the Pivotonians, cancelling out Nick Owusu’s 26 for the Eagles, in the nine point win, 61-52.

Try Boys Bears showed no mercy to Tigers, handing out a 54 drubbing 111-57, as Steve Hyland (27 points), Big V guard Patty Phillips (21) and former Supercat Mick Watson (18) had a field day.

YMCA also racked up a century in its 100-53 smashing of Sharks Black, with Kris Van Parreren (29 points) doing most of the damage for Y.

Vytis, who were missing Youth League star Steve Wiasak, didn’t have it all its own way in a 51-42 win over Lara Giants.

Tryboys returned to the winners’ list with a 72-42 victory over Dolphins, with Nathan Maxwell (21 points) and Rob Harding (19) proving hard to stop.

In the women’s competition, YMCA’s forfeit to Sharks has seen Y drop to fourth and handed ladder leadership to Rovers, who defeated clubmates Rovers Hawks 77-44.

Prue Kenny continued her fine form with 28 points, while Tania Du Plessis had 21 for Rovers.

Ellie Stevens was best for the Hawks with 21.

College-bound twins Chantelle (24 points) and Katherine (18) Brockett spearheaded Try Boys’ 76-39 win over Pivot City.