Basketball

The first game between A.U.C and C.U.C. was very fast and was only marred by the rain which fell throughout the first half. This game resulted in a win for AUC by 26 to 11. VUC then took the court against OU. Otago's speed quickly gave them a lead. During the second half VUC began to get the ball through much more successfully. The shooting was very accurate but the ball failed to reach the goal circle often enough. The Otago forwards were all outstanding and Julie Hunt (VUC) played a very fast and accurate game in the defence. On the whole, for the first game Victoria did very well, 31 to 11.

AUC and OU played a very even game and it was only in the last few minutes that Otago drew away to win 24 to 22. The match VUC versus CUC looked throughout the first half like a possible win for VUC but with the departure of the sideline supporters the team seemed to tire, the shooting was less accurate and in the last three minutes CUC caught up and won 14 to 11.

The following Monday VUC played AUC. Victoria played the best game yet, cheered on by a large crowd of supporters. The ball was lost in the goal circle too often. All players played excellent games especially Julie Hunt and Evelyn Garbett. [unclear: The] final score 22 to 8 did not indicate the great improvement of VUC's game.

Four of VUC's players were selected for the North Island team. They were Julie Hunt, Evelyn Garbett, Pat Wilson and Muriel Batchelor. The last two being emergencies. This match resulted in a win for the North Island 23 to 20.