From 27 September to 3 October, 33 Murdoch student-athletes competed across basketball, mixed netball and kendo, proudly representing the University and building the team spirit that will carry us into next year’s home-ground competition.

“The bonds formed between our teams and competitors were unmatched. Murdoch athletes backed each other and showed support both on and off the court.”
— Lara Scarcella, Team Co-Captain

“Being able to represent Murdoch alongside such a great group made it even more special for me.”
— Eli Grant, Team Co-Captain

The athletes represented a wide range of academic disciplines, from veterinary and agricultural science to criminology, law, nursing and environmental science, showcasing Murdoch’s diversity and community spirit.

Jamie Ball, Sports and Recreation Manager at Murdoch Active, reflected on the significance of this phase in shaping what’s to come.

“We’re incredibly proud of how our Murdoch students represented the University at the UniSport Nationals. Their passion, dedication and team spirit really shone through and watching them compete at such a high level was inspiring.”

Be part of Team Murdoch for 2026

Next year, Perth will host the UniSport Nationals from 26 September to 3 October 2026, spanning premier venues and featuring UniFest, a celebration of sport, culture and student life.

Participation is set to expand in 2026, with new representative teams forming across multiple sports including but not limited to AFL 9’s, Badminton, Volleyball and Beach Volleyball, Futsal, Hockey, Table Tennis, and Tennis.

For a full list of sports, please get in touch with the Murdoch Active team. 

Want to represent Murdoch?

If you’re a current Murdoch student, or know someone who is, now’s the time to get involved. Whether you’re into basketball, kendo, or just keen to compete, this is your chance to join something big.

Register your interest with the Murdoch Active team [HERE].

2025 Performance Highlights

• Basketball Men Division 1 – 11 of 39

• Basketball Women Division 2 – 6 of 18

• Mixed Netball Pool J – 27 of 30

Murdoch fielded nine men and nine women in basketball, ten students in mixed netball, and five in kendo. The netball team was newly formed for 2025, with most participants competing for the first time. 
The kendo team was coached by Murdoch alumnus and former UniSport Nationals champion Mitch Askew.
The women’s basketball team entered Nationals fresh off a gold medal performance at the ECU Invitational, where they competed against WA universities, WA Police Force and Australian Defence Force.