The Knights beat the Panthers 17-7 in their NFL regular-season match on Friday evening. The result comes after the two sides met just last week, when the Panthers won 12-7 in Hamilton.
The Knights have now turned things around against their regional rivals. They were heavy winners against the Wildcats last month, scoring 73 points in a rout, but that performance was followed by the narrow defeat to the Panthers.
The Panthers come into this match on a winning streak. They beat the Aulls 31-17 before dismantling the Eagles 59-10 in their previous outing. This result keeps them in the hunt for playoff positioning.
The Knights' defence was the key factor in the victory. They limited the Panthers' high-powered attack to just seven points, something they failed to do in their previous meeting.
The win moves the Knights up in the standings. They sit in fourth place with two games played and 14 points. The Panthers remain third, also with two games and 14 points.
