Never underestimate what a little confidence can do for a team. Coming off a strong win against the Northern Stars last week, the Southern Steel knocked off another Auckland team this afternoon, beating the Northern Mystics 57-46. What started as a low-scoring and defensive game was split open in the second half by the Steel who rode the momentum to snatch their first win against the Mystics since 2024. After being locked 26-26 at halftime, the Steel won the second half 31-20 – without a two-pointer – and put their foot down. Aliyah Dunn was outstanding with 47 from 47, Carys Stythe had four gains, eight deflections and two intercepts and Kimiora Poi had four gains. That was a very good win. The Mystics sat in a defensive box, pushing the Steel wide – and the Steel responded with their own full court zone, helping Georgia Heffernan snatch an intercept. Both teams were accurate in the first quarter but turned over a lot of ball and it felt frantic at times as they worked to circle edge.…