20-07-2025
Tactix stage second half comeback to beat Pulse and make ANZ Premiership final
After a four-year wait, the Mainland Tactix are getting another shot at a maiden ANZ Premiership title.
The Tactix produced a second half comeback over the Central Pulse this evening, winning 57-52 to book a spot in next Sunday's ANZ Premiership final where they will look to deny the Northern Mystics a hat-trick of titles.
Trailing 30-26 at halftime, the home side took control with a five-point advantage in the third quarter eventually re-taking the lead late in the quarter before closing out the elimination final in style.
Seven straight goals flipped the contest as the Tactix assured they finished their season at home with a perfect record.
Eleanor Bird scored 47 goals, including going 14/16 in the pivotal third quarter which turned the game.
Amelia Walmsley was near perfect for the Pulse, shooting 42 from 43, including some late two-point shots as they went on an 8-3 run to finish but falling short.
The Tactix have previously lost two finals (2020 and 2021), the last time being against the Mystics.
They beat the minor premiers 61-50 in round four in Christchurch but the Mystics took out the most recent clash a week ago 70-56.
