CARDIFF MEN’S and Women’s Waterpolo squads both secured their places at this year’s BUSA finals after an extremely convincing set of victories in the semi-final stages of the competition.
Both teams were confident going into the semis after great performances in the earlier part of the BUSA competition, held in Bristol.
The doom and gloom of Walsall didn’t deter them after both teams got off to a great start.
The 16-strong women’s squad fought off close competition from Edinburgh, Sheffield and Southampton universities, but the clear message of the day was that the squad were going to dominate the group, which they duly did.
The Ladies’ team played extremely well, with particularly notable performances from Emma Colley and the ruthless Miriam Rhida.
The Men’s squad also dominated their group with a clean sheet of victories. After an initial close bout with Loughborough, which Cardiff eventually turned around in the last quarters to win 7 – 5, the day got even better, with white-wash victories against Nottingham (21 – 7), and Edinburgh (12 – 6).
The men’s squad were seemingly impenetrable on the day, with full-hearted performances from Nick Cornish and Charlie Hinder.
The majority of goals were skilfully supplied by Daniel Laxton, who ended the day as top-scorer.
This year’s squad have succeeded in sending a clear message to other finalists that they are on form and on target for BUSA success.
