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The Curtin Carnabys have wrapped up another exciting season in the 2026 University Basketball League (UBL), sanctioned by UniSport, with both the Men’s and Women’s teams demonstrating determination, teamwork and plenty of Curtin pride throughout the competition.
The Men’s team enjoyed a standout season, finishing 3rd in their conference and securing a place in the quarter-finals. Their impressive campaign saw them travel interstate to take on the University of Sydney in a hard-fought finals clash. Despite a determined performance, the Carnabys narrowly missed out on progressing to the semi-finals, going down 85–76.Their achievements throughout the season reflected the team’s growth, resilience and competitive spirit.
The Women’s team also put together a strong campaign, finishing 5th in their conference. Across the season, the team showcased their talent, commitment and teamwork, delivering some exciting performances and continuing to build on the strength of Curtin’s basketball program.
Bringing the UBL experience to Curtin Stadium
Off the court, the excitement continued with four fantastic home game events at Curtin Stadium, bringing together students, staff and the wider Curtin community to support the Carnabys.
From exciting on-court action to interactive activations, giveaways and performances from the Curtin Cheer and Dance Club, each home game offered plenty of opportunities for spectators to get involved and experience the energy of university basketball.
The incredible support from the Curtin community helped create a vibrant game-day atmosphere, making each home fixture a highlight of the season.
Thank you to our supporters
A huge thank you to our valued partners Programmed, Nesuto, Sportslink Travel, Tucker Fresh and Brightside Live for their generous support throughout the 2026 UBL season. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Programmed for their additional support towards the Men’s team’s interstate travel costs for the finals, providing valuable
assistance with the costs associated with their trip. To our players, coaches and support staff, thank you for your hard work, dedication and commitment to representing Curtin University with pride.
We also extend our appreciation to the many volunteers and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) students who helped bring our home games to life, from game-day setup and commentating to activations and behind-the-scenes support. Your contributions played an important role in making the 2026 UBL season a success.
A special thank you to UniSport Australia for delivering another fantastic UBL season. As we look ahead to 2027, we can’t wait to see what the Curtin Carnabys achieve next!
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