Tactix upset Mystics, keep finals hopes alive
FIFTH placed Mainland Tactix have taken down the top of the table Northern Mystics to keep their faint ANZ Premiership finals alive thanks to a five-goal win last night. The result was the second time in as many weeks that the seemingly settled Mystics went down to a bottom two sides, further illustrating the massive […]
Bottom beats top in Magical win
IT was the result no-one saw coming. Last placed Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic sitting at 1-8 for the season going up against the ladder-leading Northern Mystics (9-2) at the Mystics home court in Round 10 of the ANZ Premiership season. Few gave the Magic any sort of chance, given they could not quite get […]
Mystics breakaway from gallant Tactix
IN what was a much tighter ANZ Premiership contest than a week earlier between the same opponents, Northern Mystics broke away from Mainland Tactix to secure the 11-goal victory. Eight goals closer than the 19-goal runaway win from the ladder leaders last week, the Tactix put up a fight, but the Mystics proved too strong, […]
ANZ Premiership Round 10 preview: Super six in five days
A JAM-PACKED ANZ Premiership schedule is played for the weekend, with a massive six games across five days. In a four-game Round 10 fixture with a couple of rescheduled Round 5 clashes. The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and Northern Stars have a busy week, with three games each in those five days, including two […]
Efficient Mystics move eight points clear on top
A DOMINANT Northern Mystics outfit moved one step closer to earning an automatic ANZ Premiership Grand Final spot, defeating their northern rivals Northern Stars by three goals at Pulman Arena yesterday. The Mystics were on top for the majority of the contest, particularly at the breaks, but they never had it completely their own way, […]
ANZ Premiership Round 9 preview: Finals on the horizon
A BLOCKBUSTER five-game round of action takes place this weekend in the ANZ Premiership with Round 9 kicking off tomorrow. Four of the six teams – Northern Mystics, Northern Stars, Mainland Tactix and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic – all play back-to-back games over the weekend at Pulman Arena, whilst Southern Steel and Central Pulse […]
ANZ Premiership Round 8 preview: Mystics look to continue winning ways
THREE games stretched out over four days makes for a fascinating round of ANZ Premiership action. The first game starts on Sunday, with clashes following on Monday and then Wednesday. We take a look at how Round 8 pans out.
Mystics thump Stars in Battle of the North
NORTHERN Mystics have put their northern rivals, the Northern Stars to the sword, running out by an equal club-high 24 goals in the ANZ Premiership. The Mystics had winners all over the court as they dominated from start to finish, winning each of the four quarters and snatching back top spot with the 68-44 victory. […]
ANZ Premiership Round 7 preview: Battle of the North takes place
JUST two ANZ Premiership matches take place in Round 7, after yet another COVID-19 Match Postponement Policy was put in place. The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and Southern Steel were due to play today, but that match was put on ice, leaving just the two Sunday fixtures. Central Pulse and Mainland Tactix lock horns […]
Third time’s a charm for Steel
HAVING claimed three wins and only two losses – both against the Northern Mystics – the Southern Steel broke through for their first win over the reigning premiers this season. The top two sides – who have now played more matches than any other team – are both on 4-2 after the Steel’s five-goal triumph […]
