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.
A threatening presence through many of the previous games, the Stars finally broke their duck when dismantling the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel 63-46 to post their first win of the season in Auckland on Saturday.
In a melodramatic 60 minutes, the AVIS Magic held out the fast-closing Stars to claim a 60-56 victory in Auckland – in a match where both teams were unnerved by losing their centres to knee injuries.
Setting the platform with an explosive opening, the Trident Homes Tactix carried on in relentless fashion to inflict a 56-42 win over the MG Mystics in Auckland on Sunday.
A clinical Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse put their injury disruptions behind them to produce an eye-catching 57-37 win over the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel to herald the start of Heritage Round in Invercargill on Saturday.
A standout performance on debut has earned promising midcourter Serina Daunakamakama an ANZ Premiership contract with the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel.