By REDintern Emmanuel Phua

The NTU WD tries to block the pass by the SIM C. (Photo 1 © Joseph Lee/Red Sports)

 

NUS Outdoor Court 3, Thursday, 27th September 2012 – The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) beat the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) 54-30 to record their second consecutive win in the Singapore University Games (SUniG) netball tournament.

NTU had cruised past the Singapore Management University (SMU) 40-20 in their previous game on Tuesday.

In the first quarter, NTU settled faster and raced ahead to take a 14-7 lead into the second quarter.

SIM matched NTU goal for goal in the second quarter, but still trailed by seven goals (19-26) going into the half time break.

After the break, SIM made a valiant effort to try and close the score gap but NTU just outscored them 10-7 to lead by 10 points (36-26) heading into the final quarter.

In the final quarter, NTU finally managed to pull away from SIM, limiting them to just four goalswhile they scored 18 on the back of accurate shooting by their goal attack and goal shooter.

However, play was disrupted due to a heavy downpour and resumed indoors with NTU holding on to their lead to win 54-30.

Tan Ci Hui, NTU’s netball captain, was happy and satisfied with the win.

“I’m very happy and satisfied with my team’s performance. I could see better cohesion and there was smoother transition down court as well. I felt that everyone managed to play according to my coach’s instructions which contributed to the large score margin. Generally, the whole team played quite well and communicated well too,” said Ci Hui.

Looking ahead to their big game on Monday against defending champions National University of Singapore which will determine who wins the SUniG netball title, Ci Hui added: “Looking forward to the next game against NUS, as they have a team of strong and experienced players. We will be looking at reducing our own mistakes and giving them a good fight.”

Scores by Quarter
NTU vs SIM
1Q: 14-7
2Q: 12-12 (26-19)
3Q: 10-7 (36-26)
4Q: 18-4
Final Score: 54-30

NTU Roster
Tan Anni, Liu Xin Yi, Ng Pei Ching, Tan Ci Hui, Choo Xiu Min Cherie, Tan Yi Xin Tessa, Chia Jingyi Shannon, Tan Shu Hwee, Yeo Jie Min, Michelle Sara Cheong Ming Rong, Ng Si Ying, Foo Zheng Liang, Cheong Long Xin, Chin Le Estee

SIM Roster
Chew Su Zhen Annette, Elaine Cheong Yi Ling, Khoo Xue Ning, Adeline Koh Theng Ling, Elizabeth Ann Cheong Mingli, Wong Puiyen, Carmen Sarah Wee Jia Wen, Andrea Seet Shi Mei, Theora Lim Wan Ni, Rachel Thong Shu Mei, Kwok Shuyi, Teo Hui Ting Cynthia, Lee Sze Min Janice, Charmaine Soh Shi Hui

SUniG Netball — full fixtures and results

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