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RMIT vs U.T.S. Derby Recap
Originally Published July 23, 2024
The Rebacks claimed back the Derby Cup in 2024. Seven different teams from RMIT and UTS showed off their teamwork and offered spectators a taste of what will be a very competitive Nationals.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
RMIT REDBACKS (101) def UTS (59) ​
The first match of the day was Women’s Basketball ​ RMIT made a strong start, leading in the first quarter (28-16) and comfortably taking a 26-point lead at halftime. Although UTS’s unbroken spirit meant they refused to surrender, the Redbacks dominated the court and the scoreboard, breaking 100 points in the dying seconds for a final score of 101. ​ It was great to see the camaraderie from the girls, with everyone vocally and enthusiastically supporting their teammates.  The top-scoring players in the red and black were ferocious Paula and terrific Taylah. Coach Grace was impressed to see the girls' teamwork, surpassing expectations to achieve a memorable milestone win.
RMIT REDBACKS (5) def UTS (5)
MEN’S FUTSAL
Penalties (5 - 4)
The afternoon kicked off with Men’s Futsal. Decked in their white alternate jersey, the Redbacks fought a closely contested match, with both teams playing effective defence.  This tug-of-war saw two evenly matched sides fight it out to a draw, before a tense overtime, and a penalty shootout decided the nail-biting result in favour of RMIT (5-4).  Coach Nam was impressed with the boys’ resilience, effort, and determination to win, and saw positive signs in the lead-up to Nationals.  The Redback's hero goalkeeper Con, was named Player of the Match. Con was instrumental to RMIT's victory in the penalty shootout. Tal Galper also got a special mention. 'He’s a great player and a great bloke’ (Coach Nam) ​
MIXED DODGEBALL
RMIT REDBACKS (7) def UTS (3)​
Mixed dodgeball saw teams living out every primary-school kid's fantasy: playing dodgeball competitively. The final score did not reflect the joy on the players' faces.
The vibrant yellow balls flew in all directions, with RMIT and UTS racking up critical hits as the rounds continued. RMIT may have returned with the win, but the dynamic action still created an enjoyable match.
The 7 - 3 victory in favour of the Redbacks reflected their impressive on-court display, and it was great to see smiles all around.
MEN'S VOLLYBALL
UTS (3) def RMIT REDBACKS (0)​
The crowd was well and truly riled up for Volleyball. The amazing spikes, fast-paced ball movement and cohesive teamwork, created an atmosphere to rival professional leagues.
While the Redbacks held their own, unfortunately their efforts were not reflected on the scoreboard, with UTS ultimately having a conclusive victory (0-3).
The home team celebrated each point as though it was a match-winner, and took the defeat in their stride. ​
‘even though we didn’t get the result we wanted, as a new team we’ve come together with a lot of us either not playing high level yet, or just entering high level recently, we played really well against obviously a very strong team.
I think that experience is going to help us in our future training, especially when we go into the comp, because I know we’re gonna see more people like that.
One step at a time, and I think we might be all over it.’
Jamie Williams, Post Match
