University Challenge 2012/2012 - Match 13

University Challenge 2012/2012 - Match 13

Oxford battled Cambridge tonight in a rather high standard affair....

Homerton, Cambridge

Daniel Hooper

Michael Angland

Luke Fitzgerald

Drew Miley

New College, Cambridge

Raymond Beecroft

India Lenon

Andy Hood

Tom Chappleman

After a few early episodes where no real contenders emerged, tonight we saw two teams who could definitely have an impact on later rounds. New College managed to take the win with 230-145 but a rage of knowledge from both sides suggested there is more to come.

Indeed, New College stormed into an early lead from which Homerton never recovered. A 55-0 lead early on gave them much breathing space and as the game progressed that proved vital. At 90-60 it looked like Homerton might be on the verge of a comeback but every time they put together a run, New College struck to halt the momentum. 

As usual there were some great rounds tonight in the music and picture rounds, both of which have been of such high quality this series. The Horror Film Score round I particularly enjoyed as well as the old picture of Newcastle Central station. 

Andy Hood was by this point leading well from the front and the gap started to widen again and by the time Paxman announced 6 minutes to go the 170-105 lead looked enough. Homerton did not give up but Cappleman managed some key buzzes to get New college over the line.

230-145 win for New College and we have a serious contender on our hands!