Pakenham Women Crush Warrandyte Venom in Big V League Blowout

The Pakenham Women delivered a dominant performance, routing the Warrandyte Venom Women 84-48 in an Australia Big V Women's League matchup on July 25, 2026. The home side controlled every facet of the game from start to finish, showcasing their offensive firepower and suffocating defence.

Complete Domination from the Opening Tip

Pakenham set the tone immediately, racing to a 24-10 lead after the first quarter. Their full-court press forced numerous turnovers, leading to easy transition baskets. By halftime, the advantage had ballooned to 46-22, and the Venom never threatened to mount a comeback.

Offensive Explosion

The home team shot an impressive 52% from the field, including 10-of-20 from three-point range. Ball movement was exceptional, with 22 assists on 34 made field goals. Warrandyte, by contrast, struggled mightily, converting only 28% of their attempts and committing 19 turnovers.

Key Performers

• Megan Sullivan (Pakenham) – 28 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists; the guard was unstoppable driving to the basket and hitting from deep.
• Olivia Hayes (Pakenham) – 16 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double, providing a strong interior presence.
• Chloe Adams (Warrandyte) – 14 points on 6-of-18 shooting, the lone bright spot for the Venom.

Defensive Dominance

Pakenham’s defence held Warrandyte to just 48 points, their lowest output of the season. The Venom were outrebounded 45-28 and managed only 8 points in the paint in the second half. The result marked the second time this season Pakenham has held an opponent under 50 points.

Standings Implications

The victory improves Pakenham’s record to 14-4, keeping them in the top three of the Big V Women's League standings. Warrandyte falls to 5-13, remaining near the bottom of the table. With this performance, Pakenham sends a clear warning to contenders ahead of the postseason push.