Results we found for: Melbourne University Lightning
Relentless and dogged defence key to Melbourne University Lightning’s undefeated start
SITTING pretty atop of the Victorian Netball League (VNL) ladder, Melbourne University Lightning were enjoying a hot start to the season prior to the pause in play due to the state wide COVID-19 lockdown. A key reason for their success this season has been the development of Melbourne Vixens training partner Gabby Coffey who credits […]
Lightning strikes over Cougars in hard-fought win
DESPITE a third quarter fight back from the Geelong Cougars, the Melbourne University Lightning added another victory to their Victorian Netball League (VNL) tally, winning 51-46 last night. Many expected this to be a convincing win for the Cougars, but a first half push by the Lightning proved otherwise. Lightning went off to an early […]
Demons and Lightning split points in VNL
A MANIAC second half saw Casey Demons and Melbourne University Lightning forced to split the points in their Round 9 Victorian Netball League (VNL) contest 58 goals apiece. Melbourne Uni was dominant in the first half, but a stellar third term from Casey really made things interesting again. Casey pinched a goal off the very […]
VNL Round 8 preview: Lightning and Blaze lock horns in top three clash
A TOP three blockbuster clash between North East Blaze and Melbourne University Lightning highlights a big Round 8 of Victorian Netball League (VNL) action. Both sides sit at an identical five wins and two losses from seven matches, in the pick of the fixtures taking place tonight. A win would give the successful side a […]
VNL Round 4 preview: Waves and Lightning to collide in top four clash
TWO sides looking to reaffirm their spots in the top four of the Victorian Netball League (VNL) Championship Division will clash in Round 4 kicking off tonight. Third placed Melbourne University Lightning are coming off their first loss of the season last week, whilst their Round 4 opponents Peninsula Waves bounced back from a Round […]
2021 VNL Round 5 wrap: Lightning make it five on the trot
ROUND 5 of the Victorian Netball League (VNL) was completed on Wednesday night with Melbourne University Lightning once again leaving their mark on the competition, notching up their fifth straight victory to take out top spot, while Casey Demons and Geelong Cougars also got back on the winners list. City West Falcons (66) defeated North […]
2021 VNL Round 3 wrap: Casey Demons and Melbourne University remain undefeated
CASEY maintained its undefeated record in Round 3 of the Victorian Netball League (VNL), while Melbourne University Lightning also notched up their third straight win. It was a mixed bag of results with the round dictated by a number of blowouts and close encounters testament to the high quality netball on display. Geelong Cougars (71) […]
Defenders delight as duo tie for VNL MVP
IT was a big night for the Victorian Netball League (VNL) last night, with the annual awards night taking place. In the Championship Division there was a tie for the MVP, with Sophie Hanrahan and Jessie Grenvold tying for the award. The win caps off a year that was just about perfect for Hanrahan, who […]
Tight margins and surprise packets dominate VNL results
THE surprises just kept coming in the VNL this week, as not all the results went the way many expected. There were a number of surprise results in more ways than one, and the margins overall were a lot tighter than they normally are. The Geelong Cougars defeated the Peninsula Waves, but it was by […]
