The Mainland Tactix have done their ANZ Premiership chances no harm, moving to third on the table with a 62-60 win over the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic last night.
In a close contest, the Tactix edged a tight opening quarter, taking a 17-16 lead, before extending out to 32-31 at the break.
Last night's clash was so close, that no side held an advantage of more than three goals until the final five minutes of the match.
Again, the two teams were near inseparable in the third quarter, with the Tactix taking a 48-46 lead into the final spell, before sealing the encounter 62-60.
Shooter Ellie Bird led the way for the Tactix, with 54 from 61, backed up by Brooke Leaver (eight from 11). For the Magic, Lenize Potgieter proved efficient with ball in hand, shooting 44 from 47, while Monica Faulkner netted 16 from her 18 shots.
Staying in third place will see the Tactix likely face the Southern Steel in the elimination final, although the Northern Mystics are hot on their heels in fourth position, two points back with a game in hand.
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