The Trident Homes Tactix clung on by their fingernails to defeat AVIS Magic, 54-53, in Hamilton and remain unbeaten after four rounds of the ANZ Premiership.
A storming second half completed a remarkable comeback for Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse who kept their unbeaten record intact when posting a courageous 52-47 win over the MG Mystics in Auckland on Sunday.
Scenes of euphoria erupted when the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel broke an unwanted record, notching their first win in nearly two years with a thrilling 63-61 extra time win over the Stars in Invercargill on Saturday.
A third-quarter charge by the Trident Home Tactix led to their overthrow of the ANZ Premiership defending champions, the MG Mystics, 62-59, at the Trusts Arena in Auckland.
Needing to re-load time and again, AVIS Magic held their nerve in a dramatic final quarter to post their first win of the season after clinching a tight 52-49 result over the Stars in Auckland on Saturday.