Monday 8 February 2016 15:45, UK
Manchester Thunder hit the highest total of the Vitality Superleague season as they beat the Celtic Dragons 72-52 to maintain their perfect start.
The star-studded Thunder led by Vitality Player of the Match Helen Housby had too much for the Dragons as they added a second victory to the Super Saturday victory over Team Northumbria.
Coach Dan Ryan said: "We're pretty happy to start the season with two wins and a 20-goal margin over the Dragons is a good win.
"We had three fantastic quarters but were pretty off the pace in the third quarter and credit to Dragons as they were sensational in that quarter."
He added: "We have to look at that and see what changed from our perspective - we made personnel changes but the game plan hadn't shifted. We've had a rough quarter in both the opening matches and we'll need to look at putting it all together in training this week."
After a dominant first half from the Thunder, the Dragons hit back in the third quarter to outscore the home side by six points and ensure a tight contest but the eventual 20-goal margin of victory ensured a good day for coach Dan Ryan's team.
Dragons offered plenty as an attacking force but ultimately slipped to a second defeat from their opening two fixtures and focus for a first win of the Superleague season will switch to next Saturday's trip to Loughborough Lightning.
Shooter Helen Housby, who was named player of the match, said she 'felt good' to be back in the Thunderdome.
"I've missed playing here. Player of the match is surreal as there were parts of my game today that I know I need to improve."
Next up for the Thunder is Team Bath who also have made a perfect start to the season, the teams meet on Friday night.
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