Flyers outlast Lynx to open Tip Off account

The Southside Melbourne Flyers have made a winning start to Sam Mackinnon's tenure by defeating Perth 65-53 during Friday's TechnologyOne Townsville Tip Off.

The Flyers flew out of the blocks at the Murray Sporting Complex, winning the first quarter 23-11.

The second term was a tighter affair, with the Lynx edging their rivals 22-19 to close the margin to nine at the main break.

The third period was a defensive battle, with only 21 points being scored between the two rivals, as Southside won the quarter 11-10.

The defensive onslaught continued in the fourth, with the Flyers edging the Lynx 13-9 to set up a gritty 12-point win.

In the triumph, Lara Edmonson paced the Flyers with 14, while Hannah Hank and Tess Heal added 13 and 10, respectively.

In the defeat, their second of the pre-season tournament, the Lynx were led by Kyana Weir with 10 points.

Perth's Tip Off tournament is wrapped up, while the Flyers next face the UC Capitals at 1pm AEST on Sunday.

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