Travelling to Congupna Recreation Reserve, the Tigers overcame an early deficit and a spirited Road challenge to triumph 39-30, keeping them in the hunt for sixth spot with four games remaining in the home and away season.
It was a plucky Congupna that took to the court on Saturday, with the winless side going goal-for-goal with the Tigers early, before taking a slender one-goal advantage into the first break, ahead 10-9.
But Cobram fought back to snatch the lead by the half, with a 10-7 second term propelling the Tigers to a 19-17 lead by the main break as they looked to take control of the contest.
The Road proved tricky to shake, though, as they continued to hang in after half time, producing a 10-goal term of their own to win the quarter and close back to within a goal, though it was Cobram ahead at the final change, 28-27.
It may have taken a bit over three quarters, but the Tigers eventually broke Congupna in the last, restricting the home side to two goals in the final quarter while adding 11 of their own, the best return of the contest, to triumph by nine goals.
The victory ensures the Tigers live to fight another week in the finals race, keeping a faint pulse in the hunt for sixth spot, three and a half games behind Deniliquin with four games left to play.
Elsewhere, Rumbalara produced a commanding performance to sweep aside Finley by 28 goals to continue its purple patch in true style.
The hosts, who had won four straight games coming into the clash, claimed a 69-41 victory at Rumbalara Recreation Reserve, turning the contest emphatically in its favour after Finley made the brighter start.
The Cats had established a 16-9 advantage during the opening term, with Hayley Denny and Paige Gray combining effectively in the attacking circle.
However, Rumba responded with a devastating passage of play, scoring 12 of the next 13 goals to surge into a 21-17 lead.
Ellie Morgan and Desmond Morgan led the turnaround, and the home side continued to increase the pressure as the match unfolded.
Rumba moved 10 goals clear at 30-20 before extending its advantage to 15 goals late in the second quarter, as Finley continued to battle through Denny and Gray - but it was unable to slow a Rumba attack which grew increasingly influential.
Ellie Morgan led Rumba’s recorded scoring with 29 goals, while Desmond Morgan added 13 and Jaydah Wanganeen contributed seven.
Rumba held a 47-27 advantage during the third quarter and carried its momentum through the closing stages, eventually raising the bat with its 50th goal before powering towards the final margin.
Denny led Finley’s resistance with 25 goals, while Gray finished with 16.
Elsewhere, Tongala secured a convincing 55-32 home victory over Moama, while Nathalia continued its strong campaign by defeating Numurkah 59-38.
Deniliquin Rams survived a tight contest against Echuca United, emerging with a 52-49 victory at Hardinge Street Oval.
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