University Challenge - Quarter Final

University Challenge - Quarter Final 

Clare, Cambridge vs Homerton, Cambridge

Clare, Cambridge

Chris Cao

Daniel Janes

Jonathan Burley

Jonathan Foxwell

Vs.

Homerton, Cambridge

Jau Euesden

Francis Conner

David Murray

Thomas Grinyer

An all Cambridge affair in the first Quarter Final for both sides and perhaps one of the best contests of the series so far. Close throughout with the contest going too and fro and really anyone could have taken it. 

Homerton were the unlucky ones in the end, with the scores tied close to the buzzer they just missed out after Clare went into a last minute rampage. The look of relief on Cao's face when he realised his final buzz was the winning one said it all! Homerton played well though and David Murray is a strong captain able to take control of his team, although seemingly not listening to Paxman as he stated "You're not listening to me!" in some weird shriek. I had to rewind it on my Sky Plus as I assumed the shriek was from one of the Homerton team. Grinyer played well, again showing from his performance in the last round that he is an excellent quizzer.

But the winning team had strength throughout and each player really had their moment to shine for Clare which is ideally what you need on a University Challenge team. One player who can dominate the game is all well and good but a solid team were everybody has their contribution always will prevail. Daniel Janes, who played superbly in the previous round, was again in top form and won some crucial point but Jonathan Foxwell got some vital buzzes on tough questions to rack up the points.

170-145, Clare had won a fantastic contest. Both sides will prove tough opponents whichever route they take next!