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Kovies win the inaugural Varsity Netball challenge─── 09:52 Tue, 29 Oct 2013
Kovies beat Pukke 44-40 in a nail-biting final of the inaugural Varsity Netball challenge.
The Bloemfontein side went into the final as heavy underdogs, but put together an impressive performance to take the inaugural title away from home.
Kovsies moved the ball around at speed as they looked to increase the pressure on their hosts through a high-tempo approach. The Kovsies took a slender 12-11 lead into the first break.
The home side fought back well to take a 24-23 lead into half-time.
Kovsies made an assured start to the second half as they took the game to Pukke, but the home side made their accuracy in front of goal count as the crowd got right behind them.
By the time the final break game Kovsies had built up a handy 35-31 lead, as were Pukke left with it all to do in the final quarter which was not enough for the home side as Kovsies held on for a outstanding victory.
- VarsitySport