Monash looking good for AUG
Wednesday 19 August
Miles Rodriquez - Media Intern
The Monash v Melbourne challenge was completed over the weekend as part of Open Day at Melbourne University. Monash University were looking to redeem itself after winning in only the men’s and women’s water polo events in the opening rounds play at Monash University’s Open Day on Sunday 2 August.
An under strength Monash men’s basketball team went down 40-58 after leading at halftime. With many of the more experienced players absent due to the Big V’s grand final series being played on the same weekend, Melbourne had the legs to run out the match in the final three minutes.
Despite the defeat, Rob Jensen, who is an experienced Monash player, was a standout in the game and is expected to play an integral role in side at the upcoming Australian University Games at the end of September.
The women’s basketball team faired a lot better, winning 53-36. This was due to the team including a lot of experienced players who will make up the bulk of the AUG team.
In the volleyball, the Monash girls pushed a strong Melbourne side to its limit, but it wasn’t enough as they were defeated 3-0, with the first two sets going down to the final few points. It was a brave result for Monash who hadn’t trained together prior to the match and were competing against a team including which included a number of Australian Volleyball League players.
The Monash men avenged the women’s result, winning in four very tight sets. Fielding a team with State League Honours experience, Monash looked likely to dominate the match from the outset, eventually winning 4-1.
Unfortunately, the tennis competition was cancelled due to the rain on Sunday. The slippery conditions didn’t allow any play to occur.
Results from Monash Open Day, Sunday 2 August:
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Mixed touch football: Melbourne defeated Monash: 17-4
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Mixed netball: Melbourne defeated Monash: 41-30
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Men’s badminton: Melbourne defeated Monash: 4-1
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Women’s badminton: Melbourne defeated Monash: 4-1
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Men’s water polo: Monash defeated Melbourne: 7-5
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Women’s water polo: Monash defeated Melbourne: 11-2
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