The Mystics Men opened their campaign with a heart-stopping one-goal win as they snatched victory from the Stars Men in a thrilling first game of the three-match series.
The Mystics and Stars Men’s teams are set to trial some exciting new rules and innovations on court which may have an impact on next year’s ANZ Premiership.
Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse will return from Invercargill with the new Robyn Broughton Legacy Trophy and sitting on the top rung of the ladder after a convincing 65-38 win over the Ascot Park Hotel Steel on Monday night.
Back to full strength, the MG Mystics sent a warning shot to the rest of the field after posting a comprehensive 61-49 win over the table-topping Trident Homes Tactix in Christchurch on Sunday.
AVIS Magic continued their upward trend with a thrilling hard-fought 51-47 win over the Stars to consolidate third spot on the table in Tauranga on Saturday.
Trident Homes Tactix coach Marianne Delaney-Hoshek has called time on her role within the franchise, confirming she will step down as head coach at the conclusion of the season.