The NSW Swifts have overcome a sluggish start to record a 51-48 come-from-behind victory over the Adelaide Thunderbirds in Saturday's Super Netball clash.
With captain Abbey McCulloch and vice-captain Paige Hadley both sidelined with knee injuries, the undermanned Swifts were staring at bottom spot on the table at quarter-time when they trailed 16-10.
But they turned the contest around spectacularly in Adelaide, with a 15-7 second stanza to seize the lead at halftime before hanging on to snap a six-match losing run.
Chelsea Pitman was terrific early for Adelaide but the home side lost its way after quarter-time, slumping to a ninth consecutive defeat.
After absorbing Adelaide's rollicking start, NSW regrouped after injecting Simone Halpin at wing defence and swinging ex-Thunderbird Maddy Proud to the pivot.
With import shooting pair Sam Wallace and Helen Housby too good in the circle, the Swifts led 25-23 at half-time and were still ahead 39-35 with a quarter to play.
The Swifts' lead swelled to eight points before Adelaide, mainly through Renae Inglis and Sasha Glasgow scored 10 last-quarter goals.
But it was too little, too late for the Thunderbirds who are heading for the wooden spoon.
AAP
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