The AVIS Magic were forced to dig deep in the second half to overcome the visiting Ascot Park Hotel Steel, 48-41, at Globox Arena in Hamilton on Monday night.
The Trident Homes Tactix took ownership of pole position on the table after an enthralling 58-53 extra time win over Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse in Christchurch on Sunday.
A relieved MG Mystics made it two-from-two in the Northern Challenge after surviving a late scare to claim a much-needed 51-49 win over close neighbours the Stars in Auckland on Saturday.
Midcourter Holly Mather has been promoted from a Stars training-partner into the full-time squad, replacing the injured Mila Reuelu-Buchanan.
Talented young shooter Summer Temu has been recruited to the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel for the remainder of the ANZ Premiership season.
Take a look at the three match-ups coming in Round 10 of the 2024 ANZ Premiership.
A staggering streak of 12 unanswered goals propelled Te Wānanga O Raukawa Pulse to a 54-38 victory over an injury-stricken MG Mystics at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua.
Showing their overall depth of quality across the court and sending a clear message, the Trident Homes Tactix powered to a comprehensive 60-42 win over AVIS Magic in Hamilton on Sunday.
