The Melbourne Mavericks have boosted their Super Netball finals claims and put a dent in Sunshine Coast's top-four hopes with a 63-53 victory over the Lightning.
A powerful 36-24 second half, capped by a 19-12 fourth quarter, proved decisive at John Cain Arena on Saturday night as the Mavericks (6-5) moved into third place and created separation on the ladder from the fifth-ranked Lightning (4-7).