Thunderstruck Lightning: Venom hammer Adelaide

Mackenzie Holmes erupts for 33 points as Geelong crush Adelaide 110–76 at Geelong Arena.

Adelaide Lightning led 25-16 at quarter time but then conceded 94 points over the next 30 minutes to the Geelong Venom.

The Venom absolutely demolished Adelaide Lightning 110-76 at Geelong Arena behind Mackenzie Holmes’ 33 points and six boards in 31 minutes.

Key DetailsBy the NumbersMackenzie Holmes (Geelong Venom) starred with 33 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocks in 31 minutes.Dallas Loughridge (Adelaide Lightning) scored 18 points, had one rebound, four assists in 33 minutes.What Happened

Adelaide started strongly, leading 25-16 after the first quarter behind Steph Talbot’s efficient scoring. However, the game dramatically shifted in the second period as Geelong outscored Adelaide 32-13, turning a nine-point deficit into a 10-point halftime lead at 48-38.

Geelong maintained their momentum throughout the third quarter, again outscoring Adelaide 32-22. Jazmin Shelley caught fire from beyond the arc, connecting on six three-pointers for the game, helping the Venom extend their advantage heading into the final period.

The Venom delivered the knockout blow in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Lightning 30-16 to secure the 34-point victory. Mackenzie Holmes was outstanding, shooting an efficient 11-from-14 from two-point range and a perfect 3-from-3 from three-point territory for her game-high 33 points.

Geelong’s overall shooting was exceptional, connecting on 64.5 percent (20-from-31) from two-point range and 65.4 percent (17-from-26) from beyond the arc. Their ball movement was equally impressive, recording 27 assists to Adelaide’s 19, with Shelley and Gemma Potter combining for 10 assists.

Steph Talbot led Adelaide with 16 points, five rebounds, six assists, and three steals in a valiant effort, but the Lightning couldn’t contain Geelong’s high-powered offense. Adelaide’s 14 turnovers compared to Geelong’s 10 further contributed to the lopsided result, as the Venom capitalized on these extra possessions to build their lead.