Caffé Moak Luxol obtained their seventh victory in a row after beating DHL Phoenix to open a two-point lead over PAVI Depiro.

Honey Athleta consolidated third place after a comfortable victory over Hibs.

Much more was expected from Hibs in their direct clash with Athleta for third place.

Hibs were never in the game. Led by the unstoppable Amelia Simmons, Athleta began to pull away in the final minutes of the first quarter as they led 17-7.

Their dominance continued in the second quarter as Athleta changed ends with a massive 32-point lead, 44-12. After the interval, Hibs improved but Athleta ran out 83-48 winners.

Leaders Luxol maintained their unbeaten run with a 71-46 victory against bottom-placed Phoenix.

Missing a host of players, Phoenix, who were also without a foreigner, trailed 38-13 by half-time. With new signing Jean Doughty upping her game, Phoenix fared better after the break as Luxol elected to control their advantage.

Standings: Luxol 14 (7-0); Depiro 12 (5-2); Athleta 12 (4-4); Hibs 9 (2-5); Phoenix 8 (0-8).

Top scorers: A. Simmons (Athleta) 199; S. Evans (Depiro) 145; L. Alston (Luxol) 130; C. Grima (Hibs) 127; G. Mifsud (Depiro) 79.

Next fixtures (league): Sunday 11.15 Depiro vs Luxol; 14.45 Phoenix vs Hibs.

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