Lightning take down Swifts for second straight Super Netball victory
The Melbourne Vixens have survived a thorough examination from Super Netball's strongest defence to post a 53-47 victory against the Adelaide Thunderbirds at John Cain Arena.Kiera Austin scored 11 goals and two super shots in the Vixens' triumphIn Saturday's earlier match, the Sunshine Coast Lightning's resurrection as a premiership force gained momentum with a 69-62 win over defending champions NSW Swifts at Sydney's Ken Rosewall Arena.
The low-scoring game was painfully slow at times but that was a credit to the home side who had a clear plan against the Thunderbirds' athletic defence. Adelaide is now on shaky ground after a fourth consecutive loss following two wins to open the season.
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