West Coast Fever take top Super Netball spot after Vixens fall in upset of the season

West Coast Fever have reclaimed top spot on the Super Netball ladder after capitalising on the Melbourne Vixens' shock loss to Sunshine Coast.

At home at Perth Arena, the Fever scored their fourth win of the season over the NSW Swifts, triumphing 76-58. 

In commentary in the lead-up to the game, national selector Anne Sargeant challenged Fever captain Courtney Bruce to be cleaner, stay «disciplined» and «off the body».

The Diamonds' goal keeper responded in a tense first half with six gains — including four intercepts — despite giving away a number of penalties.

She finished with 13 possessions, pocketing rebounds and stray passes on her way to a player-of-the-match award.

After five rounds, Bruce leads the competition in deflections — with 29 — and is equal first for defensive rebounds (20) with Adelaide's Shamera Sterling.

«We definitely needed to respond from Tuesday night's [loss],» Bruce said.

«It felt really good out there but, to be honest, I don't know if I'm deserving of [player of the match].

»Sunday Aryang had a phenomenal game and she makes me look really good at times."

Despite the loss, Swifts goal shooter Helen Housby had a stunning game, sinking a record-equalling 10 two-point super shots on her way to a haul of 39 points.

It was a contest worthy of a tournament final and Housby's seven-from-seven two-point super shots kept her side in the contest in the first half.

Jhaniele Fowler (62 points) enjoyed two rare, two-point successes of her own, helping her side to the 18-point win.

The Fever's win catapulted them to top spot after the Sunshine Coast Lightning recorded an inspired 71-58 win over the Melbourne Vixens on Saturday.

The Lightning went into the clash with the previously undefeated Vixens having conceded the