Maties proved far too strong for VUT as they recorded a resounding 74-24 Varsity Netball victory in Port Elizabeth on Monday.
It was Maties’ second consecutive victory after their 51-42 win against hosts NMMU on Sunday, whilst VUT are still looking for their first win of the tournament.
The game got off to a frantic start as the teams exchanged early blows, but Maties soon took control of proceedings and had built up a 18-9 lead by the first break.
The Stellenbosch side were calling the shots and continued to stretch their lead in the second quarter, with VUT staring down an imposing 39-14 deficit at half-time.
The onslaught continued in the third quarter as VUT fell right off the pace, and Maties wrapped the bonus point up early to take a 58-22 into the final break.
It was more of the same in the last quarter, and although VUT fought hard they could not avoid another heavy defeat.
FNB player of the match: Melandi Pretorius
Maties: Charmaine Baard (GS), Haike Brink (GA), Melandi Pretorius (GA), Abeline Olivier (WA), Sune Claassens (C), Jo Prins (WD), Sasha-Lee Petersen (WD), Megan Gossmann (GK), Nandi Pretorius (WD), Juline Rossouw (GD), Akile Khoza (GK), Tilida Maas (GK).
VUT: Marie-Sarah Khoza (GK/GS), Jerminah Nteso (GD/WD), Nokwanda Khumalo (GS/GA), Tshepiso Poki (GA/WA), Dorcas Marondera (GS/GD), Malebo Jonathan (WA/WD), Ziyanda Mahlangu (C/WD), Palesa Mkhonza (GS), Palesa Nkoe (GS/WD), Alfry Makgoka (GD/GK), Refiloe Modise (GD/WD), Bukiwe Nukelo (GD/GK).
