NWU Soar Past Varsity College in Commanding Varsity Netball Opener
- Karen Scheepers
- Aug 25
- 2 min read
NWU opened their Varsity Netball campaign with an emphatic 63–29 victory over debutants Varsity College, laying down an early marker in this year’s competition. The Eagles wasted no time asserting dominance, moving the ball across the court with pace and accuracy. Their fast tempo proved overwhelming in the first quarter, racing to an 18–5 lead.
Varsity College Show Some Resistance
In the second quarter, Varsity College found their rhythm, shaking off initial nerves to produce a more competitive performance. Despite their efforts, NWU’s experience and clinical finishing kept them firmly in control. By halftime, the Eagles had doubled their opponents’ tally, leading 32–14.
Eagles Maintain Control
The Comets fought hard in the third quarter, adding nine goals to their scoreline. However, handling errors and costly penalties hampered any real chance of closing the gap. NWU capitalized on the mistakes, rotating smoothly through their squad and stretching the margin to 47–23 at the end of the quarter.
Closing Out in Style
NWU’s defensive unit tightened further in the final quarter, shutting down Varsity College’s attacks and sealing a comprehensive victory. For the newcomers, it was a tough initiation into Varsity Netball, while the Eagles celebrated a powerful start to their campaign.
Quarter scores: 18-5 | 32-14 | 47-23 | 63-29
Player of the Match: Christi-Mari Coetzee (NWU)
Squads
NWU: Sunel Smit, Jaime Matfield, Andrya Joubert, Tlotlang Mokomela, Jessica Matjiu, Johanné Meyer, Amori Matthee, Casey Davids, Christi-Mari Coetzee, Martiné Jordaan, Vivian Venancio, Jeané Visser.
Varsity College: Adri Kannemeyer, Robyn Hathaway, Andrea Van der Merwe, Casey Weber, Sara Feintuch, Olukemi Amarachi Akuma Agbai, Elzaan Smith, Allison Nola Beck, Sikanyiso Mtshwepe, Stacey-Lee Feris, Caitlin Rose Cunningham, Liane Hanekom.
Varsity Netball 2025 Log
Pos | Team | PL | W | D | L | PD | BP | PTS |
1 | NWU Netball | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +34 | 0 | 4 |
2 | UFS Kovsies Netball | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +24 | 0 | 4 |
3 | Madibaz Netball | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +15 | 0 | 4 |
4 | UJ Netball | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +15 | 0 | 4 |
5 | Maties Netball | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -15 | 0 | 0 |
6 | UP-Tuks Netball | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -15 | 0 | 0 |
7 | Wits Netball | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -24 | 0 | 0 |
8 | Varsity College Netball | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -34 | 0 | 0 |
Next Fixture
Madibaz Netball vs NWU Netball
🗓️ Monday, 25 August
🕔 17:00
📍 Maties Coetzenburg Indoor Centre
📺 Live on SuperSport
Final Thought
The clash marked a statement of intent from NWU, who looked sharp across all areas of the court. For Varsity College, the result underlined the challenges of stepping into the competition, but also offered valuable lessons for their journey ahead. With a tough encounter against Madibaz up next, the Eagles will aim to carry their momentum into what promises to be another exciting clash.
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