The QMC Women’s basketball team, pictured, recently progressed through to the National Cup Regional Final after a 46-60 away victory over a strong Peter Symonds College side.

On Tuesday, 4 December the team travelled to Richard Taunton College, in Southampton, to take on the Peters Symonds side and the winners would be titled regional champions and would qualify to represent the region in the national competition.

A strong start on both ends of the court saw the QMC girls head into the second quarter 6-16 up with captain Jade Clare scoring 14 first quarter points.

A strong and even second quarter from both teams lead to a 12-12 result for the quarter but the QMC team still had the lead with a 18-28 half time score line.

A massive third quarter from the QMC girls saw them run away with the lead with baskets from Harriet Williams, Jade Clare, Amber Clare, Victoria Butler-Clack and Louisa Bickley. The team went into the final quarter with a comfortable lead of 27-45.

There was a strong final quarter from the home team but the Queen Mary’s College were not to be shoved from their leading position that they had held onto since the start of the game. The final score was 40-54 with captain Jade Clare top scoring with 33 points. 

The girls remain unbeaten in the league and cup.

And it is not only the women’s team to enjoy success in the Regional Cup. The men’s team are also through to the national cup after emerging as runners-up in the competition.