Mystics topple Magic with last quarter fightback
NORTHERN Mystics survived a scare from the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic to record their fourth win of the season and secure second spot on the ladder (67-59). It was heartbreak for the Magic after leading at every change but falling short in the final term credit to the class and stamina of the Mystics […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Young guns – Round 5
ROUND 5 of the ANZ Premiership is done and dusted and with that came some scintillating performances from the next generation of players. This series will cast an eye over a host of under 21s players that made their way out on court and the impact in which they had for their respective sides. Northern […]
Tactix pip Mystics at the post in overtime thriller
A NAIL-biting finish saw Mainland Tactix pip the Northern Mystics at the post in an overtime thriller last night, 64-63. It was a tight contest throughout, with neither side willing to give an inch and both teams relying heavily on the accuracy and volume of their goal shooter under the post. But in the end […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Young guns – Round 4
ROUND 4 of the ANZ Premiership is done and dusted and with that came some scintillating performances from the next generation of players. This series will cast an eye over a host of under 21s players that made their way out on court and the impact in which they had for their respective sides. Northern […]
Mystics continue to impress downing reigning premiers
NORTHERN Mystics kept the good times rolling notching up another win – their first at TSB Arena – against Central Pulse, 58-47. It was a game of two halves as the Pulse held the ascendancy early but got blown out of the water in the third quarter as the Mystics first stole away momentum, and […]
2021 ANZ Premiership preview – Round 4
NORTHERN Stars will be looking to keep their undefeated record intact heading into Round 4 while all eyes will turn to the winless Mainland Tactix who despite putting in a strong effort last round fell agonisingly short. Northern Stars vs. Southern Steel Sunday, May 9 @4:15pm It is going to be an enthralling clash between […]
2021 ANZ Player of the Week: Round 3 – Grace Nweke
IN a new series, Draft Central casts an eye over the top performer from the round, taking into account not only their individual stats but their overall impact on the game. Round 3 of the ANZ Premiership saw a number of key players lead the way for their respective teams and put their best foot […]
2021 ANZ Premiership: Young gun watch – Round 3
ROUND 3 of the ANZ Premiership is done and dusted and with that came some scintillating performances from the next generation of players. This series will cast an eye over a host of under 21s players that made their way out on court and the impact in which they had for their respective sides. Northern […]
Nweke seals the deal for Mystics
IT was a frantic finish to the final game of Round 3 in the ANZ Premiership but that did not seem to faze Northern Mystics goaler Grace Nweke who slotted the match-winning goal against Mainland Tactix. The lead ebbed and flowed throughout the game but it was not until the final seconds that the winner […]
2021 ANZ Player of the Week: Round 2 – Peta Toeava
IN a new series, Draft Central casts an eye over the top performer from the round taking into account now only their individual stats but their overall impact on the game. Round 2 of the ANZ Premiership saw a number of key players, lead the way for their respective teams and put their best foot […]
