THE Albury-Wodonga Bandits are in the SEABL Eastern conference grand final after seeing off a dogged Geelong Supercats, 88-83.
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An inspired first half from Deba George had the Bandits up by 11 at the main break, but the Supercats fought back in the third quarter, outscoring the home side 21-9.
Trailing by two points with ten minutes to play, the Bandits lifted, inspired by some clutch plays from Cory Dixon and Clay McMath.
McMath dunked to kick start the fourth quarter, and the Bandits went on a nine-point run shortly after.
Geelong closed late to put the home crowd on the edge of their seats, but it wasn't enough to get over the line.
George finished with a game-high 30 points after battling with Geelong guard Nick Owusu all night, who finished with 19 of his own after a strong second half.
Cory Dixon and Geelong's Eric Gaff finished with double doubles, while Donte Nicholas battled hard for his 15 points.
