Friday, September 3
Fairfield, Conn.
4:00 PM
Sacred Heart
24
vs
48
Quinnipiac University
Women's Rugby Falls in Season Opener to Quinnipiac
9/3/2021 6:56:00 PM | Women's Rugby
First-Year Alyssa Cunningham led the Pioneers with 14 points on the day
FAIRFIELD, Conn.- The Sacred Heart University women's rugby team dropped its opening contest of the season 48-24 against in-state rival Quinnipiac this afternoon.
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Records
Sacred Heart University (L, 0-1)
Quinnipiac Bobcats (W, 1-0)
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Top Performers
Alyssa Cunningham (SHU)- 1 try, 4-4 on kicks
Nia Williams (SHU) - 1 try
Katie Przybylski (SHU) – 1 try
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Of Note
Up Next
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The Pioneers return to action in 15 days when they aim for their first win of the year as they face Brown on Saturday, September 18 at 11:00 a.m.
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Records
Sacred Heart University (L, 0-1)
Quinnipiac Bobcats (W, 1-0)
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Top Performers
Alyssa Cunningham (SHU)- 1 try, 4-4 on kicks
Nia Williams (SHU) - 1 try
Katie Przybylski (SHU) – 1 try
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Of Note
- The Bobcats took an early first half lead scoring three straight tries to take a commanding 21-0 lead.
- The Pioneers were able to get on the scoreboard in the opening half with a penalty kick conversion by Alyssa Cunningham to shorten the Bobcats lead to 21-3.
- Cunningham led the Pioneers in scoring as she racked up a total of 14Â points with one try and three made conversions in the loss.
- Quinnipiac was too strong in the end as three tries in the second half would lead to a 48-24 victory for Quinnipiac.
Up Next
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The Pioneers return to action in 15 days when they aim for their first win of the year as they face Brown on Saturday, September 18 at 11:00 a.m.
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Players Mentioned
Flyhalf/Fullback
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