Rugby Announces Incoming Class of 2023
5/27/2019 9:30:00 AM | Women's Rugby
Ten Members Join Program for Fall 2019
HAMDEN, Conn. - Ten student-athletes from three countries and five states will comprise the incoming freshmen class for the Quinnipiac rugby program, as announced by head coach Becky Carlson on Monday.
The class of 2023 includes two student-athletes each from Canada, California, and Vermont, while players from Indiana, Connecticut, New York, and the United Kingdom round out the group.
Quinnipiac Athletics, the university and coaching staff are more than thrilled in welcoming our 2019 incoming class," said Carlson. "Each student-athlete who is joining us this fall brings their own unique strengths, skill-set and level of determination to the table, all of which are extremely high. Our 2019 freshmen will be ready out of the gate to bring a sense of high energy and willingness to compete that will fit right in with our current squad. We are looking forward to seeing some early leaders emerge both on and off the field which molds well with their high academic standards."
PHOTO GALLERY
Hazel Bice
Comox, British Columbia, Canada
2nd Row/Back Row
Intended Major: Nursing
Quote: I'm super excited to be playing the sport I love and pursuing my dream career at such an amazing school. Can't wait for the season to start!
Maddie Folsom
Essex, Vermont
2nd Row/#8
Intended Major: Physician's Assistant
Quote: I applied to QU in the hopes to pursue my interest in medicine through their competitive Physician Assistant program. Now I have also been given the opportunity to pursue my love for rugby, and I couldn't be more excited! Being a part of this amazing team and program is something I could only dream of, and I am eager to see what the next four years hold for me.
Grace Gitchell
Danville, California
Center
Intended Major: Health Sciences
Quote: I fell in love with rugby as soon as I stepped on the field. This is only my second year of playing. I have so much to learn about the game. Every time I walk onto the pitch I discover new things about myself and the sport. Quinnipiac has given me the opportunity to continue to push myself to reach higher level of play both mentally and physically.
Maya Le Rossignol
Mannings Heath, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Fly-Half/Center
Intended Major: Psychology
Quote: Flying over to the States to play division 1 rugby at Quinnipiac, as well as majoring in psychology and being part of the honors program, will be a huge challenge for me but one I am ecstatic about. I look forward to meeting all my new peers and playing a high level of rugby which will help me to improve my game even further. I am very grateful for this opportunity and cannot wait to make the most of my time at Quinnipiac, both on and off the pitch.
Erin Terwilliger
Lindley, New York
Back Row
Intended Major: Nursing
Quote: There are not enough words to express how excited and grateful I am for this amazing opportunity. From the beginning of the recruitment process, Coach Carlson emphasized family and hard work as core values of being a Bobcat. I look forward to exceeding my fitness goals, so I can hit the pitch next fall ready to compete in a Bobcat uniform.
Addy Walker
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Front Row
Intended Major: International Business
Quote: I am so excited to continue my rugby career at Quinnipiac University! I know that the extensive knowledge of the coaches and getting to practice and play with experienced teammates will only make my skills, game sense and passion for the sport of rugby grow throughout the next four years.
Bianca Ceolin
Simsbury, Connecticut
Fly-Half/Back 3
Intended Major: Biomedical Sciences
Quote: I'm so excited to play rugby at Quinnipiac University! I can't wait to learn more about rugby with new coaches and teammates, and I am excited to see what we can achieve together as a team in my next four years!
Ashton Matthews
South Burlington, Vermont
Front Row/2nd Row
Intended Major: Athletic Training
Quote: I'm beyond excited to play NCAA Rugby and bring my game to another level! The team camaraderie and culture are unlike that of any other team and I can't wait to learn from the dedicated staff and my teammates.
Gracie Cartwright
Livermore, California
2nd Row
Intended Major: Health Sciences
Quote: "I am beyond excited to continue my academic and athletic career at Quinnipiac University. I have always wanted to go to this school and now it is actually happening!"
Libby Moser
Indianapolis, Indiana
Front Row
Intended Major: Political Science
Quote: I cannot wait to continue my athletic career next year as a Bobcat. I am looking forward to meeting new teammates and furthering my overall rugby knowledge and skills. While still receiving a high quality education, I am also looking forward to the opportunity to be playing with at the collegiate level and ready to embrace all the challenges that lie ahead.
The class of 2023 includes two student-athletes each from Canada, California, and Vermont, while players from Indiana, Connecticut, New York, and the United Kingdom round out the group.
Quinnipiac Athletics, the university and coaching staff are more than thrilled in welcoming our 2019 incoming class," said Carlson. "Each student-athlete who is joining us this fall brings their own unique strengths, skill-set and level of determination to the table, all of which are extremely high. Our 2019 freshmen will be ready out of the gate to bring a sense of high energy and willingness to compete that will fit right in with our current squad. We are looking forward to seeing some early leaders emerge both on and off the field which molds well with their high academic standards."
PHOTO GALLERY
Hazel Bice
Comox, British Columbia, Canada
2nd Row/Back Row
Intended Major: Nursing
Quote: I'm super excited to be playing the sport I love and pursuing my dream career at such an amazing school. Can't wait for the season to start!
Maddie Folsom
Essex, Vermont
2nd Row/#8
Intended Major: Physician's Assistant
Quote: I applied to QU in the hopes to pursue my interest in medicine through their competitive Physician Assistant program. Now I have also been given the opportunity to pursue my love for rugby, and I couldn't be more excited! Being a part of this amazing team and program is something I could only dream of, and I am eager to see what the next four years hold for me.
Grace Gitchell
Danville, California
Center
Intended Major: Health Sciences
Quote: I fell in love with rugby as soon as I stepped on the field. This is only my second year of playing. I have so much to learn about the game. Every time I walk onto the pitch I discover new things about myself and the sport. Quinnipiac has given me the opportunity to continue to push myself to reach higher level of play both mentally and physically.
Maya Le Rossignol
Mannings Heath, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Fly-Half/Center
Intended Major: Psychology
Quote: Flying over to the States to play division 1 rugby at Quinnipiac, as well as majoring in psychology and being part of the honors program, will be a huge challenge for me but one I am ecstatic about. I look forward to meeting all my new peers and playing a high level of rugby which will help me to improve my game even further. I am very grateful for this opportunity and cannot wait to make the most of my time at Quinnipiac, both on and off the pitch.
Erin Terwilliger
Lindley, New York
Back Row
Intended Major: Nursing
Quote: There are not enough words to express how excited and grateful I am for this amazing opportunity. From the beginning of the recruitment process, Coach Carlson emphasized family and hard work as core values of being a Bobcat. I look forward to exceeding my fitness goals, so I can hit the pitch next fall ready to compete in a Bobcat uniform.
Addy Walker
Belleville, Ontario, Canada
Front Row
Intended Major: International Business
Quote: I am so excited to continue my rugby career at Quinnipiac University! I know that the extensive knowledge of the coaches and getting to practice and play with experienced teammates will only make my skills, game sense and passion for the sport of rugby grow throughout the next four years.
Bianca Ceolin
Simsbury, Connecticut
Fly-Half/Back 3
Intended Major: Biomedical Sciences
Quote: I'm so excited to play rugby at Quinnipiac University! I can't wait to learn more about rugby with new coaches and teammates, and I am excited to see what we can achieve together as a team in my next four years!
Ashton Matthews
South Burlington, Vermont
Front Row/2nd Row
Intended Major: Athletic Training
Quote: I'm beyond excited to play NCAA Rugby and bring my game to another level! The team camaraderie and culture are unlike that of any other team and I can't wait to learn from the dedicated staff and my teammates.
Gracie Cartwright
Livermore, California
2nd Row
Intended Major: Health Sciences
Quote: "I am beyond excited to continue my academic and athletic career at Quinnipiac University. I have always wanted to go to this school and now it is actually happening!"
Libby Moser
Indianapolis, Indiana
Front Row
Intended Major: Political Science
Quote: I cannot wait to continue my athletic career next year as a Bobcat. I am looking forward to meeting new teammates and furthering my overall rugby knowledge and skills. While still receiving a high quality education, I am also looking forward to the opportunity to be playing with at the collegiate level and ready to embrace all the challenges that lie ahead.
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