Mainland Tactix surge past Waikato-BOP Magic for first win of ANZ Premiership

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By Pelumi Emmanuel

Published: March 28, 2022 | 4:06 PM GMT

The Mainland Tactix are on the board in the ANZ Premiership for 2022 after beating the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic to close out round three.

Ellie Bird shot at 96 per cent as the Tactix went from trailing by four midway through the third quarter to winning by seven, 61-54, as the final whistle blew.

The win at Trustpower Baypark Arena in Mount Maunganui was the first this season for last season’s runners-up.

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For the Magic it was a second loss in a row after their season-opening win over the Northern Mystics.

The Magic started with Bailey Mes at goal shoot and Ameliaranne Ekenasio at goal attack, after they lined up the other way around last weekend in Ekenasio’s debut for the franchise.

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