Essex break runners up spell with BUCS title over Loughborough

By Sam Neter on March 19, 2025

University of Essex broke their two straight years of finishing runners up, claiming the 2025 BUCS title with a 59-46 win over Loughborough in the final on Wednesday in Loughborough.

It was their fourth straight finals appearance as they re-claimed the title they last won in 2022, behind a 21-point, seven rebound and two assist performance from Maria Blazejewski.

Cameron Taylor-Willis added 13 points and Daniella Turner had an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double.

Katie Januszewska had 18 points to lead Loughborough in defeat.

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