University of Bath sporting scholar Sophie Kelly helped London Pulse secure their first-ever Netball Super League title at The O2 Arena on Sunday.
The goal-attack, who is supported by a Bill Whiteley Scholarship, was among the impact players for Pulse as they defeated defending champions Loughborough Lightning 53-45 in a Grand Final watched by a record NSL crowd of 9,326 spectators.
Kelly has spent the past three years juggling her netball career with studying Management at Bath. She shone for Team Bath Netball during the 2023 and 2024 seasons before joining Pulse for the 2025 campaign.
She has continued to represent the University in BUCS competition this year alongside her Super League commitments, helping the 1st team reach the national Championship Final for a second time in three years.
Kelly will now turn her attention to the international stage – she is one of three sporting scholars, along with Jayda Pechova and Alanna Pullen, selected in the England U21 training squad ahead of September’s Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar.
Visit teambath.com/netball to find out more about combining netball and study at the University of Bath.
Lead photo shows Sophie Kelly in Bath colours in 2023.
With thanks to Team Bath Press Office
