UWA Maali finished in the top 8 for the women's and men's competition and will travel to Melbourne to play the first round of the UBL finals series against La Trobe University and the University of the Sunshine Coast.
It's the first time both teams have competed in the finals series since the inception of the league. The UWA Maali team have evolved in the third season of UBL with a new competitive edge and hunger for success.
This historic moment will be put to the side as both teams finalise its preparation before the first round of finals commence on Tuesday 16 May. The men's team concluded the regular season with a 5-4 win-loss ratio, securing 5th spot on the UBL ladder whilst the women finished 7th with 4 wins and 5 losses.
On Tuesday, UWA Maali men's take on the University of the Sunshine Coast Lightning (UniSc) in an unfamiliar match up. This first round playoff game will feature two sides that are unknown to each other, and haven't played in the regular season. Jackson Mews, UWA Maali Men's coach understands the challenge that awaits the UWA Maali team but is confident in the fitness and skills of his players. Its the pivotal part of the season, all players will need to step up and take on the finals pressure as UniSC finished 4th with 6 wins and 3 losses.
On a roll, UWA Maali women's have won consecutive games to end the regular season and are peaking at the right time ahead of finals. The inclusion of Ellie Newman has bolstered the team in the attack end. Key players in the team have produced high quality basketball which has shifted the momentum and confidence of the team. The 7th placed UWA Maali team will go up against the 3rd placed La Trobe University. An exhilarating match-up as the two sides battled early in the regular season, a game that went down to the wire. This anticipated match up will feature a new UWA Maali women's line up and a team ready to fight for redemption.
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