Basketball 3×3: Another Gold for the Orange Wave The UJ Men’s Basketball 3×3 team, affectionately known as the UJ Orange Wave, clinched their third consecutive title in Johannesburg, beating the UP-Tuks Men’s Team 21-18 in an entertaining final. Despite a tough start with a 13-14 loss to UP-Tuks in their opening match, the men regrouped to dominate their remaining games. The UJ Galaxy, their female counterparts, also had a strong tournament, earning a silver medal after a narrow 14-16 loss to UP-Tuks Women in the final. In this tournament, three UJ players were selected for individual accolades and the 2025 national USSA team. Sbongakonke Mkhwanazi and Nelly Mahara were named the All-Star Player of the Tournament from the men’s and women’s sections, respectively. Malik Munjodzi, playing his first Basketball 3×3 tournament, earned the Finals Most Valuable Player award. UJ’s Medal Haul: A Testament to Excellence Overall, the University of Johannesburg’s sports teams delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 USSA championships, bringing home a total of nine medals: • UJ Netball: 2 Gold medals • UJ Basketball: 1 Gold and 1 Silver medal • UJ Squash: 1 Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze medal • UJ Rugby: 1 Gold medal • UJ Hockey: 1 Bronze medal UJ Sport continues to impress on the national stage, showcasing the dedication and talent of its athletes.
Luke Jacoby secured a silver medal in the men’s A section final, narrowly losing 3-2 to North-West University. Not to be outdone, Diodivine Mkhize added a bronze medal to UJ’s tally with a commanding 3-0 victory against Stellenbosch University in the men’s A section 3rd/4th playoff. Hockey hops to second consecutive bronze The UJ Senior Men’s Hockey Team demonstrated remarkable resilience in Stellenbosch, securing a second consecutive bronze medal. The UJ Men’s Hockey Team secured a bronze after beating Nelson Mandela University (NMU) 3-2 in the 3rd/4th playoffs. The UJ Senior Women’s Hockey Team struggled in the three consecutive matches on days 1-3, losing 5-1 to NWU Potchefstroom, 5-0 against Stellenbosch University, and 2-1 against the University of Cape Town. However, they recouped their energies and won two games against Varsity College in a penalty shootout (2-2 draw, then 4-2 shootout) and then UCT in the 5th/6th playoff (2-1 shootout). Senior Women’s Rugby Team secure gold, men avoid relegation The UJ Senior Women’s Rugby Team had an exceptional tournament in Tshwane, leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of gold. They were crowned champions after winning all three of their fixtures, including a dominant 32-0 victory over NMU, a 32-12 semi-final win against the University of the Western Cape, and a resounding 45-19 triumph over UP- Tuks in the final. Their male counterparts, the Senior Men’s Rugby Team, managed to avoid relegation by beating IIE Varsity College 54-14 in the 6th/7th place playoff.
UJ Senior Mens Basketball Team crowned 2025 USSA champions for the third year
UJ Males Netball Team at the 2025 USSA Championship in Gqeberha
UJ Senior Womens Rugby Team celebrate winning 32-12 against UWC in the 2025 USSA semifinal
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