BU are represented in Loughborough for the culmination of the national universities team sports programme. BU's volleyball team are in the final this afternoon fighting to be crowned National Champions while our men's football team are fighting for their national trophy. Football kicks off today at 2pm and Volleyball at 2.30 - follow us on Twitter and Facebook to keep up to date with live updates.
The finals could bring further success to BU's Varsity teams after three wins in six matches for Bournemouth University at the South West Conference Cup Final in Exeter on 18th March.
BU's Women's Lacrosse 1st team demolished Plymouth 25-1. Women's Netball 1st emerged as 37-34 victors in a game that was close throughout against University of Cardiff's 2nd team. Men's Football 2nd over powered University of Bath's 2nd team 3-0 in an impressive display.
BU’s mixed golf 4th team started the day off at Warren Golf Club, however they succumbed in an extremely close contest to University of Exeter's 3rd team playing on their home course. Women's Football 1st were hoping to duplicate their league success by completing the double, however unfortunately fell 3-1 to Gloucestershire University's 2nd team. Women’s Badminton 1st suffered a close 5-3 loss to Swansea University's 1st team.
sportBU's Phil Smith said, "Having six Bournemouth University teams involved in the Final's day is a fantastic achievement and is testament to the commitment and dedication all the teams have shown throughout the year. Winning three titles highlights Bournemouth's increasing dominance within the South West Region and provides motivation to better it next year."
Laura Purssell, Netball Captain said, "After trailing Cardiff for the majority of the match, it was one of the most incredible and rewarding experiences when the final whistle was blown to win. It wouldn't have been possible without our amazing supporters and lovely coach who did not give up on us at the sidelines!"
