The University of Sheffield lost the first leg of their quarter-final match-up against Imperial College London.
Sheffield lost by 35 points being beaten 195 to 160 by Imperial.
The University of Sheffield took to X saying they are “so proud” of the team.
🥲 So proud of Team Sheffield, who take their first defeat to @ImperialCollege on #UniversityChallenge at quarter final stage but are still in the mix! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ pic.twitter.com/NiRBvPG3ME
— The University of Sheffield (@sheffielduni) January 22, 2024
If Sheffield are to win the second leg, a third game will be played to determine the semi-finalist.
Find out if Sheffield take it to a tiebreaker game on the 19 February on BBC Two.
The team have been approached for a comment.