LIVE: West London Varsity St Mary’s v Brunel
West London Varsity result: St Mary’s 17-15 Brunel
19:08 – St Mary’s clinch West London Varsity title
St Mary’s defeat Brunel 17-15 to retain the West London Varsity title. The win makes it a threepeat for the Simmies in what has been an epic day. Thank you to those who tuned in to the live stream and all of the Sports Gazette team for making it happen. Time for some much-needed rest. Goodbye and thank you!
19:06 – Brunel secure wheelchair rugby win
Brunel were able to salvage a 46-40 win in the final event of the day, the wheelchair rugby. Well done to both sides for an epic finale!
18:30 – Women’s futsal match report
Vaibhav’s match report is in after an exhilarating contest between St Mary’s and Brunel.
Check it out here: West London Varsity: St Mary’s 8-4 Brunel in dominant women’s futsal win – Sports Gazette
18:14 – SCORE UPDATE
That netball result means the overall score is 17-14 to St Mary’s. Just one more match to come, but St Mary’s have won Varsity.
18:12 – Netball second team RESULT
St Mary’s have notched another point on the board, with a 33-22 victory in the netball second’s match. That is the last result to come in ahead of the wheelchair rugby.
18:03 – Wheelchair rugby to close West London Varsity
Well, it’s been a long day, but we are one match away from the end of West London Varsity. Although the result is in the bag, this promises to be an entertaining game and we cannot wait for it. Bring it home.
17:56 – SCORE UPDATE
St Mary’s lead 16-14, with only the wheelchair rugby to go. Can the Simmies put the finishing touches on a Varsity victory?
17:50 – Full-time: Brunel see red!
Brunel receive a red card just before the encounter comes to a close. Three consecutive penalties for the away side too. The red mist has descended on multiple occasions this afternoon. It ends St Mary’s 8-4 Brunel.
17:42 – Penalty save!
Not that it matters in terms of the result, but St Mary’s goalkeeper, Chisholm, has pulled off a penalty save to keep the score at 8-4.
17:39 – Women’s futsal score update
St Mary’s bag another two goals to increase their lead to 8-4. Some incredible goals flying in from the home side.
17:36 – St Mary’s stretch their lead
Another goal from their own half means that St Mary’s lead Brunel 6-4 in the women’s futsal. Surely they’ve done enough to secure victory.
17:34 – Brunel turning it around in women’s futsal
Brunel are back in it! They’ve scored to make it 5-4 to St Mary’s. Can they clinch an equaliser?
17:30 – St Mary’s nearing women’s futsal win
Vaibhav can confirm that St Mary’s are winning 5-3 after scoring a banger from their own half. Not long to go now with the day winding down.
17:01 – Women’s futsal
Brunel pull one back and now it’s 4-3. It’s mighty close, and anything can happen.
16:59 – Women’s hockey update
Women’s Hockey FT Result: Brunel 6-1 St Mary’s
A valiant effort from St Mary’s as they manage a consolation goal, but Brunel clinch a crucial point to keep the overall contest alive.
All thoughts will be with the injured Brunel player, and we wish her a speedy recovery.
Words from Ervin.
16:53 – SCORE UPDATE
We are nearing the end of the day, and we have a score update for you:
St Mary’s 15-13 Brunel
This means that the away side cannot win, and the Simmies are one point away from the threepeat.
16:46 – Hockey update
After a lengthy stoppage, play will resume for the final 20 minutes in the women’s hockey match. Brunel are leading 5-0.
The umpire has confirmed the Brunel player stepped on the ball and suffered a serious leg injury.
She has been taken away in a wheelchair and is being treated by paramedics off the pitch.
Update on women’s hockey:
St Mary’s have their first goal of the afternoon! Brunel had earlier made it six but St Mary’s have answered with a penalty corner to send the home crowd wild.
“This one counts as six,” shout the home support.
16:41 – Futsal Update
Our Women’s Futsal expert Vaibhav Joshi is across the women’s futsal where a quick fire double have put St Mary’s 4-2 ahead. As the day draws to a close, let’s keep cheering all the remaining Simmies in all the sporting action!
16:35 – Netball Full Time Result – St Mary’s 22 – 19 Brunel
After a dramatic day of netball action, St Mary’s have come out victorious 22-19. St Mary’s made it hard for themselves but were ultimately the better team. Both teams spurned their chances with St Mary’s dominating the centre third with key interceptions from Aisling Sweeney. Congratulations to the netball team for winning three on the trot! #dominance
16:32 – Women’s futsal update
Vaibhav has an update from the women’s futsal, with St Mary’s leading 2-1 in the first half. Plenty of time to go for things to change.
16:28 – Table tennis report
Community was the buzzword at the table tennis. Our reporter, Harry Gillies, got fully involved, while Ky Shipillis interviewed some of the players.
Read about the match here: West London Varsity: Community at St Mary’s Table tennis team – Sports Gazette
16:24 – Netball Update
Tensions have been running high in the netball event from injuries to scuffles. Here’s Emma Seligman’s thoughts live on the scene:
“Emotions ran high as Brunel’s GD was penalised for contact, sparking protests from the Brunel bench and coaching staff.
Play was briefly halted following an injury to Brunel’s GD, but St Mary’s managed to maintain a narrow lead heading into the final quarter.
Tempers flared late in the game as a fight broke out on court and in the crowd, causing a delay with just minutes remaining. It wasn’t the first heated moment of the day, as tensions boiled over in this tightly contested match.”
16:19 – Futsal match report
What a thriller. It was a game full of twists and turns, but Brunel managed to get the game over the line, winning 9-7. Well done to both teams for an epic display.
Read Mikey’s match report here: West London Varsity: Men’s Futsal – St Mary’s 7-9 Brunel – Sports Gazette
16:08 – Women’s hockey update
Brunel have scored another to make it 5-0 in the second half at Teddington Lock, but the St Mary’s support are still singing their hearts out.
“You’re just a bus stop in Uxbridge,” chant the St Mary’s students.
Not sure that will be too well received by the travelling Brunel fans.
Meanwhile, there has been a stoppage in play as Brunel’s #6 is receiving treatment from a physio on the pitch.
There are several players around her and let’s hope it’s not too serious.
Ervin reporting.
16:02 – Should dance be considered a sport?
Dance took centre stage at West London Varsity, and Sheridan had the pleasure of writing a piece for the Sports Gazette.
Check out her article here: West London Varsity: Dance justifies its inclusion
15:55 – Netball Update
At the conclusion of the third quarter, St Mary’s remain in the lead 16-13 and Emma Seligman gives us her rundown of events:
Third Quarter: St Mary’s 16-13 Brunel
“Brunel shone in the third quarter, narrowing the gap and keeping the pressure on St Mary’s. With both teams showing greater confidence in their shooting, Brunel opened strong with three quick goals to make it 11-9, before pulling within one at 11-10 after capitalising on St Mary’s missed chances.
Feeling the pressure, St Mary’s steadied themselves, extending their lead to 12-10.
Emotions ran high as Brunel’s GD was penalised for contact, sparking protests from the Brunel bench and coaching staff.
Play was briefly halted following an injury to Brunel’s GD, but St Mary’s managed to maintain a narrow lead heading into the final quarter.”
15:45 – Women’s Football
Despite a few recent sporting setbacks, let’s remind ourselves of a brilliant result in the women’s football earlier this afternoon where Gina Bagnulo was right across a resounding victory.
Check out her article on the Sports Gazette down below!
https://sportsgazette.co.uk/west-london-varsity-womens-football-st-marys-6-1-brunel/
15:39 – Women’s hockey update
After the euphoria from the St Mary’s men’s hockey team’s 4-0 win over Brunel, the women’s team are on the wrong end of the same scoreline at the end of the first half.
Brunel women’s team have come out all guns blazing with slick passing interchanges and sharp movement, camped in St Mary’s own third.
It’s an uphill task now for St Mary’s to get back into this tie.
Words from Ervin Ang.
15:36 – Volleyball score update
St Mary’s lose the second set 18-25. Claudia will be providing more updates soon.
15:32 – Full Time Result Futsal- St Mary’s Suffer Late Defeat
Despite leading for the majority of the contest, the Simmies have capitulated near the end suffering a 9-7 defeat to Brunel. Despite our very own Chilean wizard pulling the strings in midfield, just like his nation in World Cup qualifying it wasn’t enough.
15:26 – Half Time Score Women’s Netball St Mary’s 11-6 Brunel
Sports Gazette’s Emma Seligman is back in action for us this time covering all the action on the netball! Here’s her report form the first-half of events as the Simmies head into the break in the lead:
“St Mary’s pulled ahead in the second quarter, with both teams looking more composed but still struggling to convert chances into goals.
Brunel started strong, briefly taking the lead at 3-2, but St Mary’s responded with better communication and sharp shooting from their GS, including an impressive long-range effort to regain control.
Centre Williams continues to be a standout for St Mary’s, energising the team with key interceptions and defensive blocks.
While St Mary’s hold a narrow lead, they’ll need to capitalise further to maintain their advantage in the second half.”
15:24 – Futsal going down to the wire
Mikey has a score update: It is 7-6 to St Mary’s in a nail-biting match. Very tense indeed. Can the Simmies bring it over the line?
Update: It is now 7-7 ….
15:21 – Futsal YELLOW CARD
Sports Gazette’s resident Chilean, Joaquin, has been put in the book for standing up …… make of that what you will.
15:19 – Hockey update
Brunel have taken a 2-0 lead over St Mary’s. The match was delayed, so there is plenty of time left.
15:16 – OVERALL SCORE UPDATE
AS IT STANDS – ST MARY’S 13 – 9 BRUNEL
15:13 – Futsal score update
Brunel have now closed that gap again, 7-5.
St Mary’s 7-4 Brunel, with seven minutes to go.
15:09 – Score updates
Some further score updates coming in:
Men’s volleyball: St Mary’s lost the first set 25-17
Women’s hockey: Brunel are 1-0 up
15:05 – Table Tennis Update
Ky Shipillis has been speaking to a few of Simmie’s finest table tennis players. Make sure you check it out on the Sports Gazette Instagram page!
15:02 – Basketball Drama!
Heartbreak for Brunel as St Mary’s snatch a last-gasp victory in the basketball. Our very own US correspondent Sheridan Lambrook was right across the action. Check out her article in the link down below:
https://sportsgazette.co.uk/st-marys-last-win-with-varsity-madness/
14:55 – Futsal Update
The highly anticipated Futsal event over in the Performance Hall is end-to-end with the tie finely poised after Brunel closed St Mary’s lead down to just two goals. St Mary’s still holding a 6-4 as it stands with our very own Joaquin Vial grabbing an assist for the sixth goal.
14:40 – Women’s Football Reaction
Beth McCowen spoke to St Mary’s Women’s Football team head coach after their colossal 6-1 win over Brunel earlier today. Hear what he had to say here.
14:37 – Hear from Jen Fairfield
At half-time during Women’s Football earlier, Beth McCowen caught up with St Mary’s Sports Performance Manager, Jen Fairfield.
14:34 – Netball coverage on Instagram
Head over to the Sports Gazette Instagram for Jon Harland’s interview with some of the St Mary’s netball team.
14:31 – St Mary’s too powerful in men’s hockey RESULT
It’s full-time in the men’s hockey and it has finished 4-0 to the Simmies. Another convincing result for the defending champions.
14:27 – Tight affair in men’s futsal
As expected, the men’s futsal is not disappointing. Favourites St Mary’s are leading Brunel 3-2 at the break, meaning the points are very much up for grabs. Can the Simmies hold on for a key victory? Mikey is pitchside to find out.
14:23 – How are we all finding Varsity?
The sun’s shining. Beers all round (not the journalists they’re strictly on tap water). St Mary’s in the lead. Life is sweet. Make sure you’re cheering the Simmies for a final push to retain our trophy!
14:11 – Brunel’s Pakistani tennis twins target social change
A different spin on today’s events – Ervin interviewed Brunel’s Usman twins and got some compelling quotes on their upbringing in Pakistan. This one is well worth a read!
Read Ervin’s article here: Brunel’s Pakistani tennis twin brothers target social change
14:01 – Cricket Full Time Score – St Mary’s win by 30 runs
Vaibhav Joshi has been on the scene and reports that St Mary’s have come out victorious after Brunel were all bowled out for 56 in 8 overs.
Final Score: St Mary’s 86 in 8.4 overs, Brunel 56 in 8 overs
13:54 – Futsal Update
Our very own Joaquin is lining up for the St Mary’s Men Futsal team who are currently leading Brunel 3-1.
13:51 Men’s futsal approaching
Joaquin and the men’s futsal team are set for their mouth-watering encounter against Brunel. In case you missed it, here is his piece on the team:
Joaquin’s futsal feature: West London Varsity: Previewing the men’s futsal clash
13:46 – Half Time Men’s Hockey
St Mary’s lead Brunel 2-0 at the break. The Simmies could have further strengthened their lead but their goal was disallowed.
13:39 – Rugby League Content
Rugby superman Will Gupwell has been here, there and everywhere today and he’s spoken to Rugby League fan Jordan. Check it out on the Sports Gazette Instagram story!
13:35 – Hockey Update
Half an hour gone in the men’s hockey as the Simmies take a 2-0 lead. Our reporter Anirudh Nair is right across the action!
13:32 – Cricket Update
Cricket expert Vaibhav Joshi has been across the cricket activity over at the Tennis Hall as St Mary’s have been bowled out for 86 in 8.4 overs. Brunel to step up shortly, only needing 87 for victory.
13:30 – Volleyball Update
The Simmies’ Volleyball team have suffered another blow losing the second set 25-14.
13:22 – Table Tennis Update
Our chief reporters Harry Gillies and Ky Shipillis are right into the thrust of all the latest table tennis action! Sadly St Mary’s women are struggling as Brunel take a clean sweep of the women’s second single 4: 11, 11:4, 4:11
Head over to the Sports Gazette Instagram to see Scotland’s finest getting stuck into the action!
13:14 – Overall Scores on the Doors
OVERALL SCORE: St MARY’S 11 – 8 BRUNEL
Recent updates across a range of sports
Victories:
Men’s athletics – St Mary’s 63 – 62 Brunel
Defeats:
Women’s Athletics – St Mary’s 23- 25 Brunel
Weightlifting – St Mary’s 726.6 – 733.1 Brunel
Powerlifting – St Mary’s 63.4 – 61.3 Brunel (lowest points wins)
13:04 – Volleyball Update
St Mary’s Women have suffered an early setback in the volleyball losing the first set 25-8. Brunel very much on top and our reporter Claudia Gasparino is on the scene.
13:00 – Women’s athletics RESULT
Update from the women’s athletics and Brunel have waltzed across the line, with a resounding 75-23 win over St Mary’s
12:47 – Men’s football match report
The men’s football first team match was crammed with goals, with St Mary’s defeating Brunel 7-2. Despite the game being close at half-time, the home side ran away with a memorable victory.
Read Mikey’s match report here: West London Varsity: Men’s 1’s Football – St Mary’s 7-2 Brunel – Sports Gazette
12:43 – Women’s lacrosse RESULT
St Mary’s 21-5 Brunel
A dominant display from St Mary’s, led by a standout performance from Lara Watkin, saw them cruise to victory.
Brunel showed resilience, scoring twice late on, but St Mary’s keepers were outstanding throughout, frustrating their opponents all day.
With clinical finishing and strong teamwork, St Mary’s wrapped up an emphatic 21-5 win.
Emma Seligman reporting.
12:35 – Tennis results in
Our award-winning journalist Ervin has the tennis results in, and they read the following:
Men’s: St Mary’s 2-1 Brunel
Women’s: Brunel 3-1 St Mary’s
12:30 – Full Time Result Men’s Basketball – St Mary’s 57-55 Brunel
St Mary’s have pulled off a dramatic last-gasp victory against Brunel in the basketball. St Mary’s called a time out with only 4.4 seconds on the spot leading by 2 points. The Simmies used all their time from the shot clock, Brunel missed their chance to convert, St Mary’s cleared and held on for victory!
12:27 – Women’s Lacrosse Update St Mary’s 14-3 Brunel
St Mary’s extend their lead in the third quarter with another dominant display and here’s our lacrosse expert Emma Seligman with latest update:
“Brunel pulled one back early on to make it 9-3, but St Mary’s quickly responded with goals from Katie Goldsmith and Lara Watkin, who are playing tremendously.
The St Mary’s keeper continues to impress with outstanding saves to keep Brunel at bay.”
12:24 – Men’s futsal preview
The men’s futsal clash is on the horizon, and it looks set to be one of the biggest clashes of the day. St Mary’s team consists of players from across the world, and they have had significant success, reaching the European Universities Futsal Championship in Croatia this July. Joaquin is not only covering media today, but he is also competing in the match.
Check out his article here: West London Varsity: Previewing the men’s futsal clash
12:17 – Double delight in the football
Lightning strikes twice for St Mary’s as they take the men’s football crown with a resounding 7-2 victory!
12:10 – Full Time Result Women’s Football St Mary’s 6 – 1 Brunel
It’s become a procession for the women’s football team this afternoon with a 6-1 mauling against Brunel after a late free kick put the icing on the cake for the Simmies! Stay tuned for Gina’s match report coming soon!
12:06- Basketball update – St Mary’s 50-49 Brunel
A dramatic finale is on the cards for the men’s basketball and here’s Sheridan Lambrook with the latest match action:
“As we go into the fourth and final quarter of the game. St. Mary’s barely hold their lead. 42-36. With five team fouls the team looks to Asante for those threes especially after his assistance to Miles Goodridge break away as he scored under the net.
The gym is packed and fans are roaring. St Mary’s head coach called time out at 5:59 left of the game, but St. Mary’s conceding a basket
Now 50-49 4 minutes left.”
12:03 – Football update
Another update from the women’s football, joy turns to ecstasy as Abby Delves runs down the field to make it 5-1 to the Simmies!
11:56 – Half Time Women’s Lacrosse St Mary’s 9-2 Brunel
Another dominant display from St Mary’s in the lacrosse and here’s Emma Seligman with the halftime update:
“Lara Watkin wasted no time after the restart, netting early in the second quarter to make it 6-2.
St Mary’s keeper pulled off some fantastic saves to deny Brunel any chance of a comeback.
Jemima Cheleda extended the lead with a brilliant solo run and clinical finish to make it 7-2.
Katie Goldsmith completed her hat-trick shortly after, pushing the score to 8-2, before Watkin added another to bring it to 9-2.
St Mary’s firmly in control heading into the second half.”
11:52 – Badminton match report
Adi’s match report from the badminton is now live, with St Mary’s earning a dominant victory over Brunel.
Read the report here: West London Varsity: St Mary’s earn dominant badminton win
11:46 – Football updates
St Mary’s Women’s team have turned it around! Despite being a goal down, they now lead 3-1 with Matilda Copley extending the Simmies lead after capitalising on a wicked delivery into the box.
And there’s also joy for the Men’s team who currently lead 5-2!
11:38 – Women’s Lacrosse Update St Mary’s 5-2 Brunel
St Mary’s lead 5-2 in what has been a much closer contest than the men’s match earlier. Brunel showing resilience, but St Mary’s have been clinical in attack. Emma Seligman is on the scene providing all the updates from the first quarter:
11:04
St Mary’s looking to complete the double over Brunel as the women’s lacrosse gets underway at Teddington Lock.
A golden opportunity for St Mary’s in the opening minute, but Brunel’s keeper pulled off a brilliant goal-line clearance to keep it level.
Play was temporarily halted after an injury in the box to St Mary’s player Kiera Geraghty.
Geraghty is unable to continue and is replaced by Sophie Wright.
11:11
GOAL! Isabella James fired St Mary’s into the lead with a clinical finish.
Katie Goldsmith doubled the advantage just a minute later.
Polly Hassell-Collins got in on the action to make it 3-0 for St Mary’s in a blistering start.
11:15
Brunel pulled one back! A scrappy finish finds its way into the net, giving them a lifeline at 3-1.
11:17
Brunel strike again! They close the gap to 3-2 with a well-taken effort, turning up the pressure on St Mary’s.
St Mary’s responded immediately as Lara Watkin restored the two-goal cushion with a sharp finish to make it 4-2.
Katie Goldsmith grabbed her second of the match just before the break, extending St Mary’s lead to 5-2.
11:33 – Men’s Basketball update St Mary’s lead Brunel 29-26
St Mary’s lead 29-26 heading into the third quarter and here’s Sheridan Lambrook with all the match action:
“Number 3 Peter Asante carries the team with his three pointers. 9 fouls from each team in the first half. St Mary’s coach called his second time out with 46 seconds left of the 2nd quarter after Brunel evened the score 26-26 but with 18 seconds left, Simmies pull up a 3 pointer.”
11:30 – Brunel beat St Mary’s in feisty rugby union affair (match report)
Will Gupwell’s match report is now live! In what was a crunching clash, Brunel ran out winners with a 33-14 victory.
Read the report here: West London Varsity: Rugby Union- St Mary’s 14-33 Brunel – Sports Gazette
11:20 – Football update
The goals are flying in at the men’s football, with St Mary’s first team now leading 4-2. It is still all to play for – Mikey with the updates.
11:07 – Football and rugby updates
Men’s football – Half-time score is St Mary’s 3-2 Brunel (tasty)
Women’s football – Brunel 1-0 St Mary’s (Brunel score a controversial penalty for a shoulder barge).
Rugby – St Mary’s 14-33 Brunel (match report to follow)
11:01 – Basketball update
The Sports Gazette’s US resident Sheridan Lambrook is down at the Performance Hall with the men’s basketball well underway. With St Mary’s leading 18-15, here’s the full round up at the end of the first quarter:
“St Mary’s are currently leading 18-15 with Brunel struggling in defence although the Simmies are failing to make more of their commanding possession count.”
10:54 – Women’s football update
Nothing much to shout about in a tense affair in the women’s football. Gina Bagnulo is pitchside keeping us up-to-date with all the action, let’s hope the Simmies can break the deadlock!
10:50 – Men’s football update
Things are spicing up in the men’s football, with St Mary’s leading 3-1. Mikey says it was a cracking goal, which his team, Spurs, have been lacking this season.
10:42 – Full Time Result Men’s Lacrosse – St Mary’s 20-2 Brunel
Well was it ever really in any doubt? A dominant display from start to finish from the men’s lacrosse team leading at every stage of the contest. Emma Seligman and Beth McCowen have been giving us live updates all morning and here’s how the final quarter unfolded:
“The fourth and final quarter punctuated a fantastic morning out in Teddington for St Mary’s.
A fast start to the quarter saw action at both ends of the Astro, with Simmies defender John MaGowan making a brilliant fast break after a Brunel attack, before sending his shot wide.
The 15th and 16th St Mary’s goals were scored in quick succession, as the guests struggled to contain their aggressive hosts.
A great run by Hunter culminated in a Miss, before the Stingrays secure a colossal 17th goal early in the day.
A widely celebrated 18th goal for the Stingrays was followed a by a time-out to allow a change in the home side’s goal.
Once the action was back underway, the Simmies continued with their relentless attack.
More than one shot ricocheted off the metal of the goal before the Brunel goalkeeper made an impressive save with his legs.
The visitors searched for another consolation goal in the dying moments of the match, but could not find their way to a third against the dominant Simmies.
In the dying seconds of the game, St Mary’s secured their 20th goal through an impressive last-minute attack.
St Mary’s Men’s Lacrosse started the Simmies’ West London Varsity campaign in style, putting in a convincing performance and beating rivals Brunel by a massive scoreline of 20-2.”
10:40 – Rugby Union update
Brunel are currently leading St Mary’s 26-14 in rugby union. Can St Mary’s turn it around? Will Gupwell will be providing a match report after the game.
10:31 – Men’s football score update
Harry Gillies is pitchside at the football and can confirm that St Mary’s lead 2-0, with 20 minutes to go until half-time.
10:23 – St Mary’s triumph in badminton
Our resident journalists, Adi and Vaibhav, can confirm that St Mary’s have won the badminton 8-4, with a match report to follow. Up the Simmies!
The women’s team won 5-1, men’s team lost 3-2 but for mixed, St Mary’s triumphed 2-0 for overall victory!
10:16 – Men’s Football – St Mary’s vs Brunel
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Resident football experts Harry Gillies and Mikey Kouwiloyan are down at Teddington Lock as the Men’s first team clash against Brunel is underway, with the Simmies looking to pull off the threepeat.
Make sure to check out Mikey’s interview with goalkeeper Ace Prasad to get you in the mood:
10:10 – Holly Hawkes football feature
Gina Bagnulo interviewed Brentford and St Mary’s University footballer Holly Hawkes ahead of St Mary’s clash with Brunel. She discusses balancing her studies with her football career and her ambition to play in a Premier League stadium.
Check out the article here: St Mary’s Holly Hawkes on balancing Brentford and West London Varsity – Sports Gazette
10:03 – End of the Third Quarter Men’s Lacrosse – St Mary’s 14 – 2 Brunel
At the end of the third quarter, St Mary’s extend their lead to take commanding control of the contest heading into the final quarter. Here’s the full update with our Lacrosse experts, Emma Seligman and Beth McCowen:
“The third quarter saw St Mary’s reach double digits, scoring their 10th of the morning at speed. A scrappy clearance by the visitors denied the Stingrays their 11th, and more action was clearly on the horizon.
Brunel pushed for a third, but the Simmies defence was rigorous. Simmies midfielder Noah Hunter came off the bench to score their 12th as an exciting third quarter progressed.
A brave save by St Mary’s goalkeeper Leo Hunter-Brown denied Brunel a third, as the Stingrays’ dominance persisted.
First year Chris King sent the Simmies’ 13th goal flashing into the back of the net mere moments later, to the delight of his teammates.
King showed no hesitation in shooting for the second, a clever shot finding its way beyond the line inside of the final two minutes of the third quarter.
A long-range shot by Don Aston was over the bar, before the referee’s whistle blew.”
09:48- Half Time Men’s Lacrosse – St Mary’s 9 – 2 Brunel
At the half-time break, St Mary’s have taken control of the tie leading 9-2 after the end of the second quarter. Here’s Emma Seligman and Beth McCowen with live action roundup:
“The second quarter was off to another strong start for the Simmies, their already healthy lead extended rapidly to 7-0.
Brunel’s search for a goal of their own finally came to fruition after a spell in possession, as they put one past the St Mary’s stronghold.
Some great set play from the hosts saw them close to another netting, but the attempt was wide before Rixon too was off-target.
A dramatic eighth goal arose for the Stingrays as they continued their thrilling Varsity campaign.
The inevitable ninth was just around the corner, and a break in play followed after a heavy challenge on a Simmies midfielder heading into half-time.”
09:36 – Men’s Lacrosse
Emma Seligman and Beth McCowen are down at Teddington Lock ahead of the Men’s Lacrosse against Brunel and here is the update from the first quarter of action:
“The Stingrays started strong down at Teddington lock, with number five finding the opener with an overhand shot less than two minutes in. Some close calls followed, with the Simmies dominating possession and looking to assert their dominance early on.
The home side’s second arrived before long, flashing beyond the Brunel goalkeeper and into the back of the net.
A third for St Mary’s was not far behind, a powerful shot by fresher Chris King firing over the goal line. The fourth was almost instantaneous, a skilful execution put away by Will Rixon, who impressed spectators with his no-look shot.
After a brief Brunel counter effort, the Simmies had a narrow miss and one Brunel defender saw his stick snap almost in half before the hosts offer him a less flashy replacement. The Stingrays continued to threaten in the final third, often beating their opponents to the ball.
With three minutes of the first quarter remaining, King had a close range shot denied by the keeper. Noah Hunter was quick to take his turn, before Rixon added another to make the score 6-0 to St Mary’s.”
9:28 – Annas Benani feature
Kaoutar Alaidi had the pleasure of interviewing Annas Benani, who is representing St Mary’s University in rugby union today. In a must-read feature, Benani discusses his Algerian roots as well as the crunch tie with Brunel.
Check out the article here: Varsity Battle Beckons: Annas Benani Gears Up to Lead St Mary’s Against Brunel – Sports Gazette
9:08 – Rugby warming up
The rugby pitch looks immaculate, and so does Will Gupwell, who is primed by the main campus rugby pitch. The players are warming up, and we have a player feature coming your way shortly.
08:18 – Brunel arrive
Brunel’s team bus has just arrived, and it looks like they have brought an army with them. It promises to be an epic day, with St Mary’s aiming to retain their varsity title. Do they have what it takes, or will Brunel regain the bragging rights? Up first, we have the men’s and women’s tennis and badminton, where Adi, Vaibav, Ervin and Julia will be providing content. The Brunel car horns are tooting, let’s go!
