London Mavericks have surged to the second spot in the Netball Super League following a commanding 67-56 triumph over Nottingham Forest. The match, held at the Motorpoint Arena, showcased the exceptional skills of Emily Andrew, the Australian goal shooter, who netted an impressive 41 goals. Emma Thacker also contributed significantly with 6 goals.

Match Highlights

• First Quarter: The Mavericks took an early lead, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
• Half-Time: By halftime, the Mavericks had extended their lead to 35-27.
• Third Quarter: Forest fought back valiantly, reducing a 12-point deficit to just 2 points, thanks to Rolene Streutker's precise shooting.
• Final Quarter: The Mavericks intensified their gameplay in the final quarter, ultimately securing their victory as Forest's players began to tire.

Key Statistics

• Shooting Success: Mavericks had an 88% shooting success rate compared to Forest's 79%.
• Top Scorers: Emily Andrew leads the league with 186 goals, while Rolene Streutker is third with 151 goals.
• Feeds: Suzie Liversidge leads the league with 148 feeds for the Mavericks.

Upcoming Fixtures

• Saturday, 12 April: Manchester Thunder vs Leeds Rhinos (17:00 BST)
• Saturday, 12 April: Loughborough Lightning vs Cardiff Dragons (18:00 BST) - Live on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app, and on demand
• Sunday, 13 April: Birmingham Panthers vs London Pulse (18:00 BST)

London Mavericks have now won four out of their first five matches, positioning themselves just behind the unbeaten leaders, London Pulse, with both teams tied at 12 points.