Tuks beat University of Venda 4-2 in their opening match and drew 1-1 with new comers DUT Midlands. They then beat hosts University on Limpopo 6-1 in the quarter finals but lost 2-1 to eventual winners University of Johannesburg. They then beat neighbours TUT Pretoria 4-3 for third place, after being 3-0 down.
Pretty Mosoane and Gloria Thato picked up a yellow card each, while Cindy-Leigh Meyer received a red card in the last match.
Vanessa Siakam and Jade Perreira each scored 4 goals, Gabriella Ferreira, Gloria Thato and Tshililo Ravhuandzo each scored two goals, Mapotlakele Maserumule and Nonhlanhla Phalama each scored 1 goal.
At the Gala Dinner Tuks received the award for Team of the Tournament, Mmakwena Mabotja was a nominee for team manager of the tournament, Sello Mokoena was a nominee for coach of the tournament and Mandy De Araujo was a nominee for goalkeeper of the year. The beauty care products for the girls to keep themselves beautiful throughout the tournament as well as the gala dinner for the team were sponsored by Isa Carstens Academy. The team also thanked the Student Representative Council and Student Sport Committee for their support throughout the year.
The team promised fireworks in 2012, starting with Intervarsity on 03 March 2012, UP Sports Campus (LC De Villiers) .........
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