The Robinhood Stars have consolidated their spot at the top of the ANZ Premiership ladder with a resilient 55-53 win over The Te Wānanga o Raukawa Central Pulse in Auckland.
The Robinhood Stars return home where they will be looking to break this year’s deadlock with Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse – one game apiece heading into their Round 9 ANZ Premiership contest.
"Management and the girls all accept you for what skills you bring to the team because they know not everyone is going to be the same and they use what strengths you have to benefit the team."
The Robinhood Stars have lost just their second match of the ANZ Premiership season, falling 63-60 to the Northern Mystics in the first instalment of the Northern Challenge series in Auckland.
A thrilling extra-time victory over the Good Oil Tactix has consolidated the Robinhood Stars spot at the top of the ANZ Premiership ladder and given them a timely confidence boost ahead of a much anticipated top-of-the-table battle with the Northern Mystics to end round eight of the ANZ Premiership.
The Robinhood Stars will be looking to bounce back from their first loss of the ANZ Premiership season when they host the Good Oil Tactix on Monday to conclude round seven of the competition.
"Straight away I feel comfortable in the environment. There are no cliques or hierarchy, it's just been awesome to come in and be part of the team straight away."
