SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Sacred Heart University rugby team split its appearances last weekend at American International College's Sevens Tournament. The Pioneers grabbed victories over Army B (17-12) and Boston University (29-0) and endured setbacks to AIC (29-0) and Norwich (10-5).

Statistics…

vs. AIC– L, 29-0

vs. Army B – W, 17-12

Tries

Grace de Poortere – 1

Allie Rinaldi – 1

Isabel Cuddy – 1

Conversions

Grace de Poortere 0-2

Kaylee Hale 1-1

vs. BU – W, 29-0

Tries

Tessa Buckey (2), Tyfanny Brisbane (2), Kaitlin Lagase  (1)

Conversions

Kaylee Hale (1), Grace de Poortere (1)

vs. Norwich – L, 10-5

Tries

Isabel Cuddy – 1

Conversions

Kaylee Hale 0-1

Quotable…

Head coach Michelle Reed on Army B. "The game was very intense and everyone came out on the field with high energy and ready to play. Tyffany Brisbane made several try-saving tackles throughout the tournament including a couple in this game. She played with such intensity and was crucial to our win as was Isabel Cuddy. Cuddy lays it all out on the line when she steps on the field and we needed that committed this game." 

Reed on Norwich. "Allie Rinaldi was essential to our level of play. The pressure she put on the opposing scrumhalfs throughout the day made it very difficult for them to do their jobs." 

She continued. "We are excited to have Nicole Bazalar back on the field this season after a long recovery. She has been working hard throughout the year to get back and her presence was felt by her team as she played fantastic this tournament."

Up next…

The Pioneers host their Sevens Tournament Saturday, April 21 at Park Avenue Field.