Player-coach Laura Glendenning was buoyed by Nova Thunder's performance despite losing to Newcastle championship netball leaders Souths in round 13 at National Park on Saturday and has not given up on a top-two finish.
Souths retained top spot in the standings on 37 points with a 59-46 win over third-placed Thunder (33). They are equal with University of Newcastle, who were 54-41 winners over Junction Stella (24) but Lions are ahead by percentages. Nova are third with 33.
