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UPDATE: VI netballers lose opening game @Battle of the Isles

- lost 35-49 to hosts St Eustatius
The players from the Virgin Islands and St Eustatius greet each other, following their battle this morning, October 22, 2025. Photo: Youtube/Screengrab
The Virgin Islands women’s netball team (blue), Ursulas, had a tough opening game of the Battle of the Isles tournament in St Eustatius today, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, losing 35-49 to the hosts at Earl N. Merkman Sports Auditorium in Oranjestad. Photo: YouTube/Screengrab
The Virgin Islands women’s netball team (blue), Ursulas, had a tough opening game of the Battle of the Isles tournament in St Eustatius today, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, losing 35-49 to the hosts at Earl N. Merkman Sports Auditorium in Oranjestad. Photo: YouTube/Screengrab
ORANJESTAD, St Eustatius- The Virgin Islands women’s netball team, Ursulas, had a tough opening game of the Battle of the Isles tournament in St Eustatius today, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, losing 35-49 to the hosts at Earl N. Merkman Sports Auditorium in Oranjestad.

The visitors trailed 6-15 at the end of the 1st quarter, 16-29 at the end of the second quarter, and 27-38 at the end of the 3rd quarter, as their younger and quicker opponents outhustled them.

The VI found some rhythm late in the 3rd quarter and in the opening minutes of the 4th quarter but St Eustatius, riding the loud support of their home fans, found another gear to finish strong.

St Eustatius (Statia) went into the game with much to play for after being blown out by Canada, 21- 75, last evening.

Ursulas now have the task of playing Canada at 6:15 PM today.

See previous article published October 21, 2025

VI's women’s netball team competing in tournament in Statia & St Maarten

The Virgin Islands national netball team, Ursulas, departed the territory on Monday, October 20, 2025, for the Battle of the Isles netball tournament, which begins at the Earl N. Merkman Sports Auditorium in Oranjestad, St Eustatius (Statia) today, Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

The Virgin Islands will get into action on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, against Canada at 9:15 AM, and then against St Eustatius from 5:00 PM.

Upcoming games for VI netballers

Ursulas will also face Guadeloupe, Bermuda and St Maarten in the days to follow.

Battle of the Isles, slated for October 21-26, 2025, is being hosted by St Eustatius and St Maarten, in collaboration with World Netball & Americas Netball.

The games will take place from Tuesday to Thursday, after which the teams will head over to St Maarten to continue the tournament.

The games are expected to be three action-packed days featuring top-tier teams from around the world, fierce competition, and the unbreakable spirit of Netball.

The first game to kick off the event will feature Statia against Canada, starting at 9:00 PM.

15 Responses to “UPDATE: VI netballers lose opening game @Battle of the Isles”

  • Sakenaaa gooo (21/10/2025, 11:24) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yaaay sakenaaa
  • born here (21/10/2025, 13:32) Like (1) Dislike (29) Reply
    Which one of these ladies are BV Islanders i guess that's why it name VI and not BVI. How can they represent.
    • @born here (21/10/2025, 18:06) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
      Your comment is so stupid!
      • Ladz (22/10/2025, 20:56) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        Your so right people living here more than 20 yrs are playing and supporting the country they reside in .so not appreciated
    • @@bornhere.. (22/10/2025, 02:13) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
      Does it matter..... what flag are.they holding up..... as such that's the country they represent. Damn if u do in this place damn if u dont. Then get the genuine VIslanders to.go represent if u so care... people like u so make expats hold their corner and never try to participate ans contribute. Rhetoric like this is what keeps rhe place divided.
    • GYMS (22/10/2025, 16:16) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
      The one in front with the glasses born here meeno bout the rest.
    • On Point (22/10/2025, 17:15) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
      You will get blows for this comment as we are outnumbered in this territory but I agree with you 100%!
    • Ladz (22/10/2025, 20:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Shinia Rotham
      Anna Robinson
      Sheron griffith
    • To the bone (23/10/2025, 09:05) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      You have to be one of the most foolish person on earth!!!!
    • To the bone (23/10/2025, 09:07) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      There is no one stopping anyone from joining the team you are very much a foolish person!!!
  • @born here (21/10/2025, 19:36) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    Your comment insinuate stupidity. Whist the ‘born here’ is not interested in Netball the ‘work here’ are. These players could be representing their home countries, instead they decide to represent the beautiful British Virgin Islands.

    Now shut up and watch the BVI Netball team bring home the championship.
  • Cohort 3 (22/10/2025, 20:24) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Imagine people going away to represent your country abroad and you ungrateful lazy bunch asking if them born here strpz.


    If you that concerned of the team nationality get your 200 pound backside up and create teams consisting of bvi nationals and find funding to train and bring those teams abroad to represent bvi luv and pride.

    Don't mind the noise sakena you doing good. Make us proud

  • Spacebar Clicker (23/10/2025, 04:44) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Tough match for the Ursulas, but hey, it's just the first game. They gotta learn from it and come back stronger. Anyway, if you need a break from netball, check out this quick game to test your speed—might help take your mind off it!


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