USC Thunder coach Jessica Whitfort said the last game was even for the first three-quarters. We are focused on putting together a full 60 minute performance and if things aren t working being more proactive on court to change things up and have a plan B, Whitfort said. Whitfort said the key to getting a win today would be to stay smart and calm under pressure. We know our game plan and just need to execute consistently, she said. QUT are a quality team, but we know we are too. So being able to weather the storm when things are tight but also take advantage of momentum shifts when we are playing well.
USC Thunder will seek to exact revenge today against QUT after going down by just nine points when the two sides met two weeks ago in the Sapphire Series. WATCH IT LIVE
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USC Thunder’s battle to hold on to the vital fourth spot on the ladder could be over, with QUT pulling off a dominant performance to win 61-43 in round eight of the Sapphire Series netball on Saturday.
It was the second time in as many weeks the two sides faced off – but this latest clash was a very different game.
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QUT won by just nine points in round six, and while both teams proved even in the first quarter of the match, it didn’t last long.
Both sides put a strong focus on defence in the first quarter.
LIVESTREAM: Thunder take on Wildcats in round 2 Talented trio of Binnian Hunt, Sienna Allen and Annabelle Lawrie who have all re-signed with the Sunshine Coast Lightning as training partners ahead of 2021 Suncorp Super Netball season play for Thunder in the Sapphire Series.
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Subscriber only USC Thunder s Sapphire Series side will look to go two from two when they take on the Wildcats in today s Round 2 clash. The game, which started at 5pm at Morayfield Sports and Events Centre, will be livestreamed right here.
WATCH THE GAME IN THE VIDEO PLAYER ABOVE FROM 5PM Thunder have got off to a flying start in the Sapphire Series defeating Tigers 62-46 in Round 1.