Sunday, October 22
Hamden, Conn.
11:00 AM
Quinnipiac University
vs
Central Washington
QU Rugby Faces Big Home Matchup with Central Washington Sunday (11 AM)
10/21/2017 6:37:00 PM | Women's Rugby
Central Washington Wildcats (2-2, 1-0 NIRA) at
Quinnipiac Bobcats (5-2, 4-2 NIRA)
Sunday, October 22, 2017 – 11:00 AM
Quinnipiac Rugby Field – Hamden, CT
All-Time Series vs. Central Washington: (1-4)
Game Links HAMDEN, Conn. - The Quinnipiac women's rugby team will look to rebound against Central Washington and even the season series when it faces the Wildcats on Sunday at 11 AM. The two teams also met in last year's NIRA national championship, which the Bobcats won 46-24 for their second straight national title.
NOT AT THE MATCH?
Bobcat fans who wish to follow the action online listen to live play-by-play and color commentary provided by the Quinnipiac Bobcats Sports Network. Fans can also tune in with live, in-game highlights and updates on twitter. Follow @QURugby for updates.
THEIR LAST TIME OUT
Quinnipiac swept its season series with Army, defeating the Black Knights, 62-5, on the road last Saturday.
RECORD NOTES
LAST TIME FACING CENTRAL WASHINGTON
Quinnipiac fell to the NIRA rival in a close match by a score of 31-22.
CENTRAL WASHINGTON NOTES
Quinnipiac Bobcats (5-2, 4-2 NIRA)
Sunday, October 22, 2017 – 11:00 AM
Quinnipiac Rugby Field – Hamden, CT
All-Time Series vs. Central Washington: (1-4)
Game Links HAMDEN, Conn. - The Quinnipiac women's rugby team will look to rebound against Central Washington and even the season series when it faces the Wildcats on Sunday at 11 AM. The two teams also met in last year's NIRA national championship, which the Bobcats won 46-24 for their second straight national title.
NOT AT THE MATCH?
Bobcat fans who wish to follow the action online listen to live play-by-play and color commentary provided by the Quinnipiac Bobcats Sports Network. Fans can also tune in with live, in-game highlights and updates on twitter. Follow @QURugby for updates.
THEIR LAST TIME OUT
Quinnipiac swept its season series with Army, defeating the Black Knights, 62-5, on the road last Saturday.
- Quinnipiac captured its sixth straight win against Army. The team defeated the Black Knights in the season opener, 42-22.
- Senior Ilona Maher (Burlington, Vermont) notched three tries in the match, while sophomore Mikah Maples (Mowequa, Illionois) collected two tries.
- Maher also contributed three assists in the match.
- Seniors Margaret Wesolowski (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), Flora Poole (Christchurch, New Zealand) and Rebecca Haight (Oconomowoc, Wisconsin) each added tries.
- In addition to her try, Wesolowski was 6-for-10 on conversions.
- Freshman Carson Hann (Denver, Colorado) tallied her first career try. Another freshman, Layla Scott (Oakland, California), also added a try.
- After leading 24-5 into halftime, the Bobcats outscored Army 38-0 in the second half.
- The five points the Bobcats allowed is a season low. The previous low came when Quinnipiac held Norwich to seven points.
RECORD NOTES
- Ilona Maher is now the program's all-time leader in runs over 20 yards. The senior now has 53 in her career.
- Maher is just three SAT's (steals at the tackle) away from Elisa Cuellar's all-time record of 12. Maher currently sits at nine.
- Senior Flora Poole (Christchurch, New Zealand) is three assists from passing Mason Johnson's second place spot of 34. Poole currently has 32 career assists.
- With a 44 career assisted tackles, Senior Jessica Maricich (Lansing, Illinois) is just five away from claiming second all-time in the program. Second place is currently held by Shannon Durkin, who has 48.
LAST TIME FACING CENTRAL WASHINGTON
Quinnipiac fell to the NIRA rival in a close match by a score of 31-22.
- Flora Poole tallied a try off of a 100-yard run up the left side.
- Central Washington's lead was brought to 24-17 after a try from junior Emily Roskopf (Dublin, California), who was able to get loose up the right sideline.
- The match marked Quinnipiac's fifth loss in the past three years. Through this span, the Bobcats have gone 26-5.
CENTRAL WASHINGTON NOTES
- The Wildcats currently hold a record of 2-2, with a NIRA record of 1-0.
- Suiluana A'au, Jaida Kafovalu, Emma Leonard and Michel Navarro all tallied tries in Central Washington's win over Quinnipiac.
- Samantha Pinson also tallied a try in the match.
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