MILDURA Heat men's Big V Division 2 campaign ended in a soul-crushing 70-66 elimination-final loss at the Hothouse on Saturday night.

The Heat led by 18 points midway through the second quarter, but despite a hot start to the game they were unable to hold off Wallan, who came out with intent after the main break to upset the home side.

After the game, an emotional Sammy Gazzo, who played his fin...