York’s team were seen off in the first round after being thoroughly beaten 200 points to 55 by St George’s, University of London.
The team from the specialist medical college had an average age that was 11 years higher than that of York.
The unfortunate defeat meant that York has failed to get passed the second round of the competition for the third year in a row.
Team captain Laura Horton said that although she was disappointed she is not being bitter about the defeat.
“I think it went wrong pretty much because we just weren’t as quick on the buzzer as the other team,” she said. “We knew most of the answers to the starter questions but they got there a split second quicker, and that’s the second that really counts.”
“On the upside,” she continued, “the BBC actually did receive some complaints from viewers who said that the questions had been unfairly biased with a scientific/medical slant. So I guess at least some of the viewers were on our side!”
In spite of her lack of success Laura is still optimistic that next year York will be able to reach greater heights in the competition.