University-Albion B midcourters Ashley Mulholland and Marise Stuart laid the ground work for an upset victory over Phys Ed A in the Dunedin premier tournament on Saturday.
Mulholland and Stuart were superb in the centre of the court for the underdogs, helping guide their side to a 59-49 win.
Mulholland scrapped hard for any loose ball and also provided excellent service for shooter Katie Damsteegt from the wing attack position.
Stuart was tenacious on defence and picked up some crucial turnovers.
Despite trailing for most of the match, Phys Ed A slotted five unanswered goals to take a 29-26 lead into the half-time break.
Not to be denied, University-Albion B answered with an fierce onslaught, outscoring its opponent 21-8 to take an unassailable lead into the final period.
The sides traded goals in the final spell.
Damsteegt landed 45 from 55 in an impressive performance.
For Phys Ed A, midcourter Alice Conrad had a good game in an otherwise forgettable team performance.
Her side badly missed defender Jess Moulds who had commitments with the New Zealand Under-21 squad.
University-Albion A continued the good weekend for the club with a 73-33 demolition of Southern B.
Shooters Lizzie Sandom (37 from 44) and Kirsten Craig (36 from 39) were in good touch.
In the other match, Phys Ed B put up a good fight before losing to Southern A 59-33.
