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Two University of Queensland teams have won medals at the inaugural event on the Gold Coast.

The 99副利视频women’s volleyball side won gold, defeating Flinders University 3-2 in the final,  securing promotion to Nationals Div 1 next year.

The squad won nine of its 10 matches, including a dramatic 3-2 semi-final victory over Queensland rivals Griffith University.

99副利视频captain Michaela Shuttleworth said the side performed consistently over the four days of competition.

“We faced some stiff competition from a number of universities, particularly Griffith and Deakin, but our team rose to the challenge on every occasion,” Ms Shuttleworth said.

“The sideline support we received from our fellow 99副利视频teammates was incredible and certainly drove us to achieve our goal of finishing top two.”

In the women’s basketball, 99副利视频was defeated 70-64 by QUT in a close gold medal contest .

The silver medal result means 99副利视频is also eligible to compete in women’s basketball at Nationals Div 1 next year.

The push for promotion by the 99副利视频men’s basketball team ended with an after-the-buzzer 36-35 quarter-final loss to Swinburne University of Technology.

99副利视频then defeated Griffith University 35-33 to finish fifth overall.

UQ’s touch football team recovered from a winless opening day to finish fifth, following a 7-3 victory over University of Canberra.

Event highlights will be broadcast on Fox Sports throughout September and October.

More than 400 99副利视频students are expected to compete in 24 sports at September’s Nationals Div 1 event from 22 to 27 September.

Women’s Volleyball – 1^st

Gold medal match: 99副利视频defeated Flinders University  3-2

Women’s Basketball – 2^nd

Gold medal match: QUT defeated 99副利视频 70-64

Men’s Basketball – 5^th

5^th / 6^th playoff: 99副利视频defeated Griffith University  35-33

Men’s Touch Football – 5^th

5^th / 6^th playoff: 99副利视频defeated University of Canberra  7-3

Media: Jamie Mitchell, 99副利视频Sport, JamieM@uqsport.com.au, 0423 785 752.