It was a historic moment for TuksSport at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Championships, claiming seven total titles across various sporting codes. Here is how it went:
Hockey
The hockey fields witnessed both the women’s and men’s teams emerge victorious. The men’s team defended their title with a 6-4 victory over Stellenbosch University and were crowned champions for the third time. The women’s team won their final match against NWU with a score of 2-1.
Volleyball
Volleyball was another clean sweep for Tuks. The men’s team outperformed the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) 3-1, and the women’s team mirrored this success.
3×3 Basketball
The women’s team successfully defended their title, claiming gold by defeating the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Meanwhile, the men’s team showcased resilience and secured the bronze medal in a hard-fought contest.
Netball
The netball ladies claimed their 23rd USSA title in a highly contested final against UJ. Meanwhile, the men’s team secured third place by narrowly defeating the University of Cape Town (UCT) in an overtime match that had everyone biting their nails.
Squash
Helen Hudson took home the women’s title after facing off against her teammate Lara Patrick, who then came second. It was more of a friendly fire than a fierce battle.
Other Notable Performances: Rugby, Badminton and Karate
The Tuks women’s team finished fourth in rugby 10s. Not their best, but even superheroes have their off days. The men’s rugby team, on the other hand, finished third on the podium after beating Wits 22-3. The badminton team managed a respectable third-place finish, proving they can shuttlecock with the best of them. The karate team concluded their tournament as runner-up, bringing home a total of 11 medals.
With such impressive results at the winter championships, there is no doubt that Tuks teams will continue to excel in the upcoming autumn and summer championships.
Overall stats analysis
1st Place Finishes: 7
3×3 Basketball Ladies
Netball Ladies
Hockey Ladies
Hockey Men
Volleyball Men
Volleyball Ladies
Squash Individual Award (Helen Hudson)
2nd Place Finishes: 2
Karate Team
Squash Individual Award (Lara Patrick)
3rd Place Finishes: 4
3×3 Basketball Men
Netball Men
Badminton Team
Rugby Men