Despite trailing by four goals at the half, United outscored the Tigers 24-16 in the second half to win 49-45.
United's best players were Hannah Onley, Tonysia Turner and Sierra Tejones, while Rochester's standout players were Tegan Williams, Teal Hocking and Charlee Roulston.
Seymour proved too good For Benalla, winning 56-24.
Olivia Pearce, Ashlyn Webster and Jordan Beattie were the three best players in the 32-goal win.
Jess Calvert, Stevie Cooke and Lillian Armstrong were standouts in the loss for the Saints.
Mooroopna also recorded a thumping victory, knocking off Euroa by 54 goals.
The Cats scored 34-5 in the opening two quarters to take the win 66-12.
Eliza Gesler, Libby Pongrazio and Sienna Burke starred in the win, while Laura Frewen, Millie Watson and Mary Franklin stood out for the Magpies.
Echuca finished with a 20-8 run in its clash with Shepparton Swans as the Murray Bombers won 66-35.
Lily Oliver, Alice Davidson and Halle Gray were instrumental in the victory, while the Swans’ star players included Ella Knightly, Michaela Moore and Paige Billing.
A-15-5 first quarter set up Shepparton's win over Tatura.
The Bears won 46-21, with Chloe Campisi, Ella Rhode and Sophie Wilson dominating in the victory.
Holly Halliwell, Taylor Aubrey-Mills and Mia Earle were best for the Bulldogs.
In the final match of the round, Kyabram recorded a 20 goal win over Mansfield.
The Bombers won 62-42, with goal shooter Elli Kiker scoring 38 goals and Alyssa Trebilcock added 24.
The Eagles’ bets scorer was Molly Rekers, who scored 23 goals.
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