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London Pulse clinches 67-66 extra‑time win over LexisNexis Dragons

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London Pulse edged LexisNexis Dragons 67-66 in extra time. Both teams tied 56-56 at full time. Pulse's Kamogelo Maseko scored the decisive goal with a minute left, while Liv Tchine poured 37 shots. The win keeps Pulse in third place ahead of the playoffs and tightening the top‑four race.

Meanwhile Birmingham Panthers secured their second win, edging London Mavericks 52-51. Betsy Creak fired 31 shots, yet the team missed a spot in the top five. The victory lifts Panthers above the bottom of the table, while NIC Leeds Rhinos remain at the foot after a 79-55 defeat to Loughborough Lightning before the final round approaches.

Nottingham Forest, who earned the last play‑off berth last weekend, fell 78-51 to league leaders Manchester Thunder. Rolene Streutker scored 30 goals, but Thunder's trio—Eleanor Cardwell, Lois Pearson and Sophie Fawns—combined for 54 shots. The loss drops Forest outside the top six and keeps Thunder in second place.

The regular season wraps up next weekend with the final round before the playoffs. Teams will tighten standings as every match can shift a ladder position. Pulse's narrow win, Panthers' upset, and Thunder's dominance highlight the league's competitive balance, setting the stage for a dramatic conclusion to the Super League campaign and the titles.