Adelaide University Sport & Fitness

Round 3 of the UBL saw the AU Waatu travel to Sydney in a matchup against the University of Sydney.
 
The Waatu women started slow in the first quarter, but a resurgence in the second and third quarter saw the them fight their way in front. A sudden fire alarm stopped play, but the women kept their foot on the pedal throughout the rest of the game, but ultimately, came just short of the win and saw them go down in a close 62-59 loss. Game MVP Sasha Hardin notched 16 points, 3 steals, and 5 rebounds, while Ella Turnbull assisted with 13 points and 8 rebounds.
 
The men’s team started hot with a 26-9 first quarter against the hosts and saw a dominant first half. The hosts however fought back valiantly to a close finish, but it was the travelling team of the AU Waatu who ultimately won the battle 93-90. It was Curtis Scott, fresh off an injury and in his first UBL game this season, who earned the MVP honours with 37 points, 7 3-points, and 4 steals, with Matthew Thomson dominated the backboard again with 10 rebounds.
 
Catch the Waatu at their final home game during the home-and-away season against Monash University, at Pridham Hall and also streaming live on UniSport TV. Be there on Wednesday, September 2, with the women tipping off at 1 PM and the men at 3 PM.

The fourth event of the 2026 Vice Chancellor’s Cup saw spikes and hits as staff and students from across Adelaide University tried to lead their faculties and portfolios to victory in Volleyball at the Magill Sports Centre.
 
Representing their college or portfolio, participants competed in a round robin competition with five rounds and a final to determine the final standings and contribute points to the overall VC Cup tally.
 
The College of Health team 1 went undefeated and took home the points, narrowly edging out the second-place College of Science with the team of College of Engineering & IT rounding out the podium.
 
The VC Cup continues with Touch Football (Thursday 10 September) currently open for registrations. Head to the Linktree in our bio to register for free and represent your college or portfolio!

🏀 It’s Round 3 of the New Balance University Basketball League and the AU Waatu are travelling to take on the University of Sydney in their first road trip of the 2026 season.

Come on down to the City East Campus to watch live at UniBar or Hub Central, or stream live and free on UniSportTV - just click the link in our bio!

🗓️ Wednesday 26 August
📍 Sydney, NSW
⌚ Women: 11am, Men: 1pm

We’ll be back on campus next week to take on Monash University in our final home game of the regular season at Pridham Hall - head to the Linktree in bio to register for your free tickets today.

We’re thrilled to announce Jess Adamson as the host of the Adelaide University Sport and Fitness 130 Years Gala Dinner, to be held Friday 9 October at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

Over 24 years in television news, Adamson forged a reputation as one of South Australia’s finest journalists. Her extensive reporting roles at Seven included the Sydney and Beijing Olympic Games and the Tour de France. In 2015 she won Best Broadcaster of the Year at the SA Press Club Awards, and in 2006 was named SA Journalist of the Year.

Adamson will host an evening which includes fine wine, a delicious three-course meal, and enthralling tales from an exciting lineup of Australian sporting identities - along with both a live and silent auction hosted by Magain, fantastic raffle prizes, a wine wall, and Prohibition Gin tasting bar.

Early bird tickets are now available, closing midnight next Monday 31 August. Get in quick for a big discount on your single tickets or table of 10 - head to the Linktree in our bio or direct to adelaideunisport.com.au/gala to purchase now.

Round 2 of the UBL brought the reigning men’s and women’s UBL champions to Pridham Hall as the AU Waatu hosted rivals UTAS in front of a strong home crowd.

The Waatu women dominated the reigning champions in a massive 99-41 victory, using a physical presence and fast start to run out 58-point winners. Game MVP Sasha Hardin notched 17 points, five assists, and four steals, while Caitlin Shillabeer and Zahlia Niemann powered the offense with 19 points each.

The men’s matchup went down to the wire in an edge-of-your-seat thriller featuring 16 lead changes. Despite a relentless battle, UTAS edged out the Waatu 72-71 after a last-second tip-in was called off at the buzzer. Ayual Garang earned MVP honours with 29 points, while Matthew Thomson dominated the paint with a 16-point, 17-rebound double-double.

Catch the Waatu on the road next week against USYD, streaming live on UniSport TV. Then, mark your calendars for our final home game of the regular season against Monash at Pridham Hall on Wednesday, September 2, with the women tipping off at 1 PM and the men at 3 PM.

Day 2 - Bigger. Better. But there’s still more to come.

Head to the Cloisters tomorrow for fun, food and freebies during the final day of Sportopia - and meet our clubs, take part in demonstrations, and score some giveaways.

The third event of the 2026 Vice Chancellor’s Cup saw fast and furious rallies as staff and students from across Adelaide University tried to serve their faculties and portfolios to victory in Table Tennis at the Mawson Lakes Sports Centre.

Representing their college or portfolio, participants competed in a round robin competition with seven rounds to determine the final standings and contribute points to the overall VC Cup tally.

The College of Business and Law took home the spoils, narrowly edging out the second-place College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences, with the combined team of First Nations Student Support and Corporate & Office of the VC rounding out the podium.

The VC Cup continues with Volleyball (Wednesday 26 August) and Touch Football (Thursday 10 September) currently open for registrations. Head to the Linktree in our bio to register for free and represent your college or portfolio!