The Steel grabbed a last-gasp 51-49 win over the Magic in their ANZ Premiership clash in Rotorua on Wednesday night to keep their season alive.
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The Steel are fourth in the six team competition with the Magic last.
The scores were level at the end of each quarter (14-14, 26-26 and 38-38) for the first time in the competition's history, with the Steel scoring the decisive goal with just over a minute left in the game.
The Magic, playing their third game in five days, pushed all the way and largely had the better of the run home with opportunities to nail back-to-back wins.
However, the Steel took their chance when it came late in the piece and defended stoutly to keep the Magic at bay.
Coming back from injury, goal defence Georgia Tong got her first start in recent weeks while shooters Ameliaranne Ekenasio and Bailey Mes continued their growing connection under the hoop for the Magic.
For the Steel, training partner Kate Hartley slotted in at wing defence for an injured Renee Savai'inaea in an otherwise familiar line-up.
Umpire Kristie Simpson created another history by taking charge in a record-breaking 120th national league match.
