National League Round 3
12th December 2023
1In Round 3 of the National League, the action was nothing short of thrilling, with standout performances and hard-fought battles. Here’s a recap of the matches and some insights from the victorious teams.
Game 1: Edinburgh Uni vs. Dunedin
In front of their home crowd, Edinburgh Uni continued their dominant campaign this season with another confident win. They showcased their prowess on the court, leaving no room for doubt about their championship aspirations. On the other hand, Dunedin is still in pursuit of their first win this season after facing losses to Bellahouston and Edinburgh Accies.
Emily Nicholl, Edinburgh Uni: “We’ve had a really strong first half of the national league. What has impressed me most about this group is the strength in depth that the uni have created. We are able to rotate players in and out without dropping a beat. They are all fighting to get into that starting 7 so they know they have to make every minute count.”
Game 2: Strathclyde Uni vs. Glasgow Uni
The Varsity clash between Strathclyde Uni and Glasgow Uni had fans on the edge of their seats. While Strathclyde Uni seemed to have the game sealed by the end of the third quarter, old rivalries ignited a fierce comeback from Glasgow. In the final minutes, Glasgow fought back to within two goals, making it a nail-biting finish. However, Strathclyde Uni held their ground and secured the win.
Cerys Finn, Strathclyde Uni: “Going into that final quater we had a lot of confidence and where aiming just to push on, credits to Glasgow they came back fighting, but we really wanted to win. It had been a very hard game which required the full 60 minutes of work and I think we managed to get over the line in the end because of our mindset, we really wanted to reward all the hard work from everyone, also the little rivalry really fuelled us all.”
Game 3: Bellahouston vs. Edinburgh Accies
In the final match of Round 3, Bellahouston faced off against Edinburgh Accies, reviving memories of their grudge match from the previous season. Bellahouston showed their mettle, delivering a commanding performance and securing victory.
Hannah Grant, Bellahouston: “Our team talk focussed around having confidence and trusting each other, giving the driving ball and trusting our shooters will get on the end of feeds. Our half time changes gave the opposition something different to think about and prevented our play becoming too predictable. This allowed us to go back out on court with the belief we could push out our lead, which we did in the end!”
Final Results:
– Edinburgh Uni 56 vs. Dunedin 24
– Strathclyde Uni 41 vs. Glasgow Uni 36
– Bellahouston 61 vs. Edinburgh Accies 42
The National League continues to captivate fans with its intense competition and exceptional talent. Round 4 looks set to be a huge day as top 2 teams fight it out for top of the table and a good old-fashioned Glasgow Derby kicks us off.
National league table with Edinburgh Uni sitting at top of the table followed closely by Bellahouston in second place on goal difference
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Mark your calendars and get ready for another exhilarating round of the National League! On January 28, 2024, the action moves to Glasgow Uni, promising a day filled with top-notch netball competition that you won’t want to miss.
