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The Northern Stars have gone two from two in netball's ANZ Premiership with a commanding 57-43 win over the Mainland Tactix in south Auckland The Northern Stars have gone two from two in netball's ANZ Premiership with a commanding 57-43 win over the Mainland Tactix in south Auckland 25 April 2021 The Stars took a two goal lead from the first quarter and were never reeled in by the Tactix with Maia Wilson leading the way shooting 40 goals from 45 attempts. While the Stars enjoy their second straight win, it's back-to-back defeats for the Tactix who were favoured as potential competition wi...

Stars thump Tactix to continue hot start to ANZ Premiership Newshub 2 hrs ago © Photo - Photosport; Video - Newshub Maia Wilson The Northern Stars have continued their hot start to the ANZ Premiership season by thumping the Tactix 57-43 at Pulman Arena in Auckland. The Stars started their campaign with victory over the defending champion Central Pulse in the opening round, and have backed that up against the title favourite Tactix. The hosts celebrated wing attack Gina Crampton's 100th match in style with a 14-goal victory to reamain unbeaten. The Auckland side were lead by captain Maia ...

Tactix midcourter Kimiora Poi Photo: Photosport The Stars have completed back-to-back wins, beating the defending champions the Central Pulse last Sunday before today's clinical second-round win over the Tactix, who now have two straight losses. The Stars ground out a tight first half in the Anzac Day outing, leading 13-11 after the first quarter and 23-20 at halftime. But their attack line found their rhythm in the second half, captain Maia Wilson the main beneficiary with a fine return of 40 goals from 45 attempts. The Tactix have plenty to reflect on after losing their way in the second h...

Kelly Jury was outstanding in the defensive end too, picking up four intercepts, two rebounds, and shutting down Magic’s Australian goal shoot Caitlin Bassett, who was limited to just 23 goals. Competition pacesetters since the creation of the premiership in 2017, you can guarantee the Pulse, even without inspirational club captain Katrina Rore (pregnancy), will be in the hunt for the title come August. Jeremy Ward/Photosport Aliyah Dunn was a standout for the Pulse against the Magic on Sunday. The Magic would have been disappointed with how they played in their home opener, letting them...

Elisapeta Toeava Photo: Photosport The win was built around some impressive shooting from Grace Nweke, who shot at 93 percent in missing only four of 60 shots on goal. Her combination with Bailey Mes (eight from nine) at goal attack was impressive, the pair thriving on some excellent feeding from midcourters Elisapeta Toeava and Tayla Earle. The Steel matched them goal for goal until midway through the first quarter when the Mystics went on a blitz, outscoring the visitors 10-3 to lead 19-11 at the first break. The Steel regrouped in the second stanza, but still trailed 26-37 at halftime. Th...