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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Senior Women’s Netball Team narrowly missed out on the 2024 FNB Varsity Netball championship, finishing as runners-up for the second consecutive year. In a thrilling final against the University of Free State (UFS-Kovsies), UJ fell short by 3-points difference as the game ended 58-55 in extra time on Monday night, 7 October 2024 in Bloemfontein. The final match was a high-intensity affair, with both teams showcasing exceptional skill and determination. The game remained close throughout, with UJ and UFS-Kovsies trading blows and exchanging leads in the closing quarter.
Ultimately, UFS-Kovsies emerged victorious in the extra period, securing the championship title. A season of success: Despite the heartbreaking loss in the final, UJ’s performance throughout the tournament was commendable. The team won seven out of nine matches, showcasing their dominance and resilience. Their only defeat came against UP-Tuks in the round-robin stage (in game 7). The two teams interchangeably sat in the top spot on the log, separated by a single point since the start of the
UJ SENIOR WOMEN’S TEAM TAKES SILVER IN 2024 FNB VARSITY NETBALL
UJ plays UFS-Kovsies in the 2024 FNB Varsity Netball tournament final in Bloemfontein
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