After a successful game and victory against VUT on Monday, UCT are feeling positive about the rest of the competition and hope to further improve their game, giving the Madibaz side a run for their money. UCT face Madibaz this coming Sunday, 11 September, at the NMMU Indoor Centre in Port Elizabeth.
With a combination of hours of gym sessions and ample conditioning, the UCT side entered this year’s competition with increased fitness levels and their best form, which they showed out on the court with a 53-39 win against VUT.
“The win against VUT was imperative in determining the team’s attitude towards the rest of their Varsity Netball campaign,” says UCT goal/wing defender Yeukai Chamba. UCT’s primary concerns for the lead up to Sunday’s game will be keeping to the basics and eliminating any faults that may hold them back from further success.
Injuries were also a primary concern for Coach Sue Schooling, who said that it hampered their play to a large degree in past competitions. With only one injury so far, the team hopes to keep their physicality on point and keep any further injuries at bay. Over confidence after Monday’s victory can also set a team back, but as Chamba says, “composure is a key component if we want to have any success in our next game.”
UCT’s goals for their game against Madibaz are to focus on accuracy in ball passes and placement and to utilise the full court. They also aim to keep a positive team vibe, good team camaraderie, and to stay patient and consistent throughout the entire game. Lastly, to keep the team motto etched in their minds: Give 100% until the end.
You can catch all the action on SuperSport Select, channel 210 at 18:00pm this coming Sunday 11 September.
Following their encounter with Madibaz, UCT will face Tuks on Monday, 12 September, at 16:30.
UCT team: Fortuna Bagula (vice-captain); Paula Macnab; Phumi Shandu; Megan McCarley; Simone Peters (captain); Micaela Peters; Robyn Adams; Yeukai Chamba; Itseng Mogorosi; Marelise Coetzer; Marisa Du Preez; Natasha Jooste.
By Jessie Leverzencie
