 University first competed in the KO Cup in 1957, although it is believed they played football at the university prior to this time.They did well in their inaugural year, although drawing the KO Cup final 1–1 against South Hobart, they won on the toss of a coin.They won again after a 1–1 draw the following year, this time against ANM, and this time by right of the most corners in extra-time.