Student basketball players battle hard at USSA
The women's resilience and teamwork were tested at the tournament.
The IIE MSA women’s basketball team recently participated in the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Championship held at the University of the Witwatersrand.
The event was five days long and featured strong competition from universities of Zululand, Sol Plaatjie, Rhodes, Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
The team faced many injuries and challenges, but they continued playing with all their hearts and love for basketball, which could be seen on the field as they proudly represented their school.
“Our team had a great opportunity to show our love, diligence, and commitment to the sport and one another during the tournament. We encountered many challenges that tested us mentally, physically, and emotionally. In the end, we are not just teammates, we are lifelong friends,” said Daisy Mayisela, a third-year student and captain of the team.
“The team played all the matches to the best of their ability, and they showed willingness and drive to push through,” said head coach, Nhlanhla Zikalala.
The USSA Championship is a premier event in South Africa that brings together top students from universities across the country to compete at provincial and national levels. Students can compete against their peers from different colleges and showcase their skills at the event.
The competition was a worthwhile experience for MSA, which will aid in their development as a unit.
