Netball: Tactix win extra time thriller, Stars remain unbeaten
17 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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Redemption for the Mainland Tactix.
In an extra-time cliffhanger that went down to the final seconds, the Tactix reversed their one-goal loss to the Northern Mystics a fortnight ago and pulled off a 64-63 victory at Christchurch Arena last night.
Goal attack Te Paea Selby-Rickit slotted the winning goal with 10 seconds remaining.
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In a thrilling encounter, Mystics goal shoot Grace Nweke shot an incredible 59 from 64 attempts, while her Tactix opposite, Ellie Bird, potted 44 from 53, including the buzzer beater from long range that took the game into extra time.
The Mainland Tactix have secured their first win of the ANZ Premiership season after beating a spirited Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic 63-59 in Christchurch.
3 May,
2021
In the closest game of the 2021 season, the
Northern Mystics have beaten The Good Oil Tactix 53-52, with
the heart-stopping clincher scored in the final
seconds.
The Auckland crowd erupted as Mystics shooter
Grace Nweke snatched a long lob from player of the match
Peta Toeava between the arms of the two Tactix defenders,
and slotted the ball in just before the clock ran
out.
But perhaps the intensity of the game –
especially in the final quarter - shouldn’t have come as a
great surprise, considering the last three matches between
these two sides have all been decided by just one
Press Release – ANZ Premiership
3 May, 2021
In the closest game of the 2021 season, the Northern Mystics have beaten The Good Oil Tactix 53-52, with the heart-stopping clincher scored in the final seconds.
The Auckland crowd erupted as Mystics shooter Grace Nweke snatched a long lob from player of the match Peta Toeava between the arms of the two Tactix defenders, and slotted the ball in just before the clock ran out.
But perhaps the intensity of the game – especially in the final quarter – shouldn’t have come as a great surprise, considering the last three matches between these two sides have all been decided by just one goal.
The Northern Stars continued their impressive start to the national netball premiership with a comprehensive 57-43 win over the Tactix in Auckland on Sunday.