Our women made it two wins from two with a convincing victory over Derby University (91-51). Women seemed to be in control of the game from the opening tip. Leading the first quarter 24-8. After the break Derby were much more aggressive in getting to the basket. A stronger quarter from Derby saw our women edge the quarter 18-16 (42-24 overall). Whilst Derby were much more aggressive, they were unable to stop the fire power from Carol Marques, who was on fire from 3. Finishing the game with 38pts, connecting on eight from behind the arc. The rest of the team weren’t shy in getting on the scoreboard, with 4 of the team finishing in double figures. Danie Walsh 19pts, Nina Wallace 13pts and Preccila Ocrah 11pts.
Our women currently sit at the top of their conference. With no games next week, they’re back in league action against University of Wolverhampton on Wednesday 30th October.
Results round up of Week 2
Men’s 1 got their first victory over NTU Men’s 2nd team 91-68
Men’s 3 lost their first fixture of the season 68-50 against Coventry.
This weeks games see our Men’s 1st take on University of Cambridge on Wednesday 23rd October 8:20pm tip. Whilst our Men’s 2nd team are taking on Birmingham University in the 2nd Round of the Midlands Conference Cup
