The Northern Mystics overpowered the Melbourne Vixens 49-45 on Sunday in Melbourne.
Silver Ferns Maria Tutaia and Cathrine Latu shot 26 and 23 goals respectively in the narrow four-goal victory, although the Mystics led the Vixens in every quarter.
After eight rounds of the competition, the Mystics are third on the competition ladder just behind the second-placed Vixens on goal difference.