St David’s College enjoyed an excellent day at the Welsh Colleges Regional Basketball Tournament on Tuesday, with three teams representing the college and the first team securing the regional title.
A thrilling final victory over local rivals CAVC rounded off a fantastic tournament and highlighted our Basketball Academy’s growing strength.
All three of our teams impressed throughout the group stages. The first team went unbeaten to secure their place in the final, while the second team narrowly lost out to a strong CAVC 1 side.
The third team also showed great determination, finishing their group campaign with a well-deserved victory.
Having three competitive teams represent the college for the first time was a fantastic achievement, and it shows the immense strength and depth of talent within the academy.
The Saints lined up against local rivals CAVC in the final, determined to put previous defeats behind them. It was a close game from start to finish, with neither side giving much away.
With the lead changing hands throughout, it all came down to the final moments. A great defensive effort and a huge three-pointer from captain Lassana Sumare put St David’s ahead at 15–12.
CAVC had one last chance to get back into the game, but the Saints held their nerve to seal a brilliant victory.
The victory sees St David’s crowned Welsh Colleges Regional Champions and secures our place at the British Colleges Championships in the new year, where we will represent Wales against the strongest college teams from across the UK.
Huge congratulations to all the players, and to coaches Seve and James, for their hard work and dedication. All three teams should be incredibly proud of their performances.
A fantastic achievement for the Basketball Academy and the whole college. We wish the first team the very best of luck at the national championships!
