Mico wins again

Preseason favourites Mico A had to dig deep and hard at home on Saturday to deny UWI A in their top-of-the-table clash in the preliminary round of the Intercollegiate Senior netball competition as Mico came way with a close 45-42 win over their opponents.

Both teams came into their encounter unbeaten after four consecutive wins each

early initiative

The Conrad Parkes-coached UWI stole the early initiative. Led by veteran Nadine Bryan at wing attack, goal shooter Thristina Harwood and goalkeeper Shamera Sterling, they jumped into an early 7-2 lead before closing out the first quarter with 14- 11.

Mico, despite several errors in centre court, were able to come into their own in the second quarter.

Goal shooter Jhaniele Fowler-Reid, starting for the first time this season, was bang on target as the home team outscored their opponents 13-10 as both teams went into the half-time break with the score tied at

24-24.

Harwood was in terrific form in the third quarter, finding her target quite easily, despite goal defence Vangelee Williams making some important stops.

Bryan also had a big game for UWI in the third quarter, which was tied 36-36.

The experience of Mico prevailed in the end, as the Annette Daley-coached team outscored their opponents by three to give them their narrow win and keep their unbeaten record intact.

Earlier, Mico had two wins over home team G.C. Foster College, in the Intermediate league.

Mico B scored a convincing 49-15 win over G.C. Foster B, before their Junior team remained unbeaten this season after a 36-18 win over G.C. Foster C.

In other matches, G.C. Foster A stopped EXED Community College 47-30, CASE beat Moneague Community College 22-16, Sam Sharpe Teachers' College brushed aside Bethlehem 32-5. and Knox Community College dislodged Brown's Town Community College 39-10.