The cheering from the home crowd wasn't enough to get the Bandits over the line against Ringwood on Saturday.
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The Bandits were left chasing the hungry Ringwood lineup at the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre, going down by 10 points at the sound of the final whistle, 69-79.
It was a tight contest for much of the game, with the Hawks showing their strength in the final quarter.
The Bandits were among the play for the first half and didn't make it easy for the visiting Hawks, out-scoring Ringwood in the second quarter.
In her first home game as Bandits coach, Lauren Jackson said it was the teams mistakes that ultimately proved costly in the end.
"It definitely wasn't our night," Jackson said.
"We were out hustled and embarrassed on our home court tonight.
"We have a lot of things we need to change.
"We just made some really bad decisions at crucial times.
"The game could have swung and changed momentum.
"Taking those mistakes out of the game, anything could happen.
"It's back to the drawing board and we have to keep willing the girls to train hard and get their act together."
US import Cherise Daniel had some exciting moments in her second game for the Bandits.
But it was new recruit Nat Hurst who was again a stand out for the Albury-Wodonga side in their first home game, making herself a player to watch for two weeks straight.
It's back to the drawing board and we have to keep willing the girls to train hard and get their act together. We have a lot of things we need to change
- Bandits coach Lauren Jackson
"She (Nat) is willing this team to win, but she can't do it on her own," Jackson said.
"Molly (Rice) really stepped up off the bench.
"Chloe Storer played some really good minutes.
"Everyone played their part.
"I just want to see the girls play better."
Rebounds, shot percentage and decision making are areas the side will be looking to improve on in the weeks to come after evaluating Saturday's performance.
The home town crowd out in force wasn't faced by the Bandits loss, with cheers echoing throughout the stadium throughout the game.
After two rounds played in inaugural NBL1 competition, the Bandits are sitting 11th on the ladder with one win and one loss.
They are now gearing up to take on the Diamond Valley Eagles for another home game, but will head into the clash two players down on this week.
"We'll be missing two of our post players, so it's going to be hard for us," Jackson said.
The Bandits women were the third home team to step onto the court on Saturday, with both the youth league teams getting the court and crowd warmed up in the afternoon.
The youth league girls were able to add a win to the board against the Hornsby Ku Ring Gai Spiders, 68-56.
Mikayla Kirby scored 20 points for the Bandits, while Casey Arden followed suit to score 15.
Chloe Storer, Charlotte Beavan and Katelyn Russell also made an impact on the scoreboard for the Bandits in their victory.
The win was the youth girls first from their from start this season.
The Bandits youth league girls will now play a round six double header against the Maitland Mustangs and Newcastle Hunters.