In a closely contested match, the AVIS Magic emerged victorious with a 51-47 win over the Stars in Tauranga on Saturday, securing their third spot on the table. Despite the loss, the Stars managed to earn their ninth bonus point of the ANZ Premiership season, a new record for the competition.
The Stars have picked up bonus point number eight of their ANZ Premiership season with a 46-43 loss to the Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse in a ferocious encounter in Porirua.
The Stars came heartbreakingly close to victory, falling 51-49 to close neighbours the MG Mystics in Auckland on Saturday, marking a tough loss in the Northern Challenge.
Stars mid courter Mila Reuelu-Buchanan will miss the remainder of the ANZ Premiership season after scans confirmed she suffered an ACL rupture and medial meniscus tear in her left knee during Monday’s match against the Magic.
Stars Men’s coach Junior Manapori has assembled an exciting and experienced 12 player squad for the upcoming three-game series with the Mystics men in July.
