Leeds held a 6-3 at the half way stage but Birmingham controlled the third period, drawing level with goals by Jessica Arthur (2) and Hannah Hinton. It was 7-6 to Leeds early in the fourth, but Birmingham hit back to 8-7 before Lowth's equaliser from a man-up. Jessica Arthur scored five for Birmingham.
Mid Sussex Marlins were too good for Liverpool Water Beatles, scoring nine without reply in the third and fourth quarters on the way to a 23-6 victory.
Picture (Trevor Hyde): Birmingham goalkeeper Louise Fuller is beaten by a Hammerheads shot.