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Mystics open re-start of ANZ Premiership season with big win over Magic

June 19, 2020
Grace Nweke.

Grace Nweke. (Source: Photosport)

The Northern Mystics have beaten the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic 47-40 as the ANZ Premiership returned in Auckland tonight.

Eighteen-year-old Grace Nweke starred for the Mystics, shooting 41 goals from 45 attempts, at a percentage of 91.

For the Magic, Kelsey McPhee shot 26 of 38.

The match was the first to feature shortened 12-minute quarters.

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