Q1 Fever 16 | Mavs 15
Sasha Glasgow opened her first appearance against her former teammates by scoring the opening goal of the match.
Caitlyn Brown impressed early in her starting Goal Keeper role, working hard to limit Shimona Nelson’s impact.
Both teams went goal for goal during the first quarter, until a solid attack line from Fever provided enough pressure for a last-minute lead
Q2 Fever 30 | Mavs 32
The strength of the mid court was crucial during the second quarter, with captain Jess Anstiss leading from the front with defensive pressure.
Training Partner Scarlet Jauncey made her entrance late in the second quarter, bringing fresh legs and a new tight match up against Nelson.
A late super shot from Glasgow wasn’t enough before half time with Mavericks’ Nelson and Rilley Batcheldor pushing them in front by two at the main break.
Q3 Fever 45 | Mavs 50
The third quarter was all about Alice Teague-Neeld, who swapped out of the mid-court into Goal Attack. Teague-Neeld looked slick under goal, an impressive performance topped off with a super shot.
Despite Teague-Neeld’s efforts, the Mavs Uneeq Palavi was a dominant presence under goals and pushed the side toward a five-goal lead.
Q4 Fever 57| Mavs 64
Olivia Wilkinson joined Glasgow under goals, giving a preview to what will no doubt be an exciting pairing once the Suncorp Super Netball season starts.
Brown was integral in defence in the final quarter, but Fever couldn’t contain late super shots from the Mavs that ultimately secured them the win.
Fever will now travel to Ballarat to take part in the Ballarat Blitz, facing the reigning premiers the Melbourne Vixens and the NSW Swifts.
