In a physical encounter, Kovsies convincingly defeated UJ 69-35 at the Callie Human Hall in Bloemfontein on September 2.
Kovsies got off to a much better start than last week’s performance against Tuks, taking an early lead after capitalising on a few unforced errors by the UJ side.
Working like a well-oiled machine, the Kovsies attack was lethal with the defence doing excellent work to bring the ball down court. By the end of the first quarter, the defending champions led by 17 goals to 9.
The visitors got off to a better start in the second quarter, turning the first centre pass and their captain, Rykie Venter, doing great work in the goal-keeper position. The home side, however, quickly made up for it and extended their lead to 13 goals, with their own goal-keeper, Ancia Pienaar, taking an exceptional interception.
With six minutes left, the first power play was called and UFS took advantage of it. Kovsies ended the quarter with a 22 goal lead, with the scores standing at 37-15.
The Kovsies players were off to another flying start, taking the first three goals of the third quarter.
With six minutes left to play, the second power play was called, which both teams equally capitalised on, scoring two double pointers each. This left the score at 65-32.
The home side, known affectionately by their home crowd as the Dream Team, finished strong in their second-round encounter to beat UJ 69 goals to 35.
The other results were:
Maties demolished TUT 47-16 on September 2 in Stellenbosch, a stellar performance from the Maroon Machine.
Maties then travelled to Port Elizabeth for a double-header weekend, where they faced the Madibaz in a coastal derby before a mouth-watering clash against Tuks in round four the following day. TUT faced Kovsies and UJ in Bloemfontein and wanted to keep flying their flag high in the 2019 Varsity Netball campaign.
Tuks lashed Madibaz 51-32 to claim a bonus-point victory and climbed to the top of the Varsity Netball standings after their Monday night encounter at the Coetzenburg Indoor Centre in Stellenbosch.
NWU punished UWC’s mistakes with their 60-38 victory over the Belville side on Monday night, at the Coetzenburg Indoor Centre.
