ATLANTA, Ga. – The Sacred Heart University women's rugby team wrapped up play on the opening day of the USA Rugby 7's Collegiate Championships on Tuesday.
 
The Pioneers went 1-2 on the day, opening the championships with a decisive shutout 22-0 victory over Queens University of Charlotte.  
 
SHU then faced Army in the second match of the day as Army scored in both halves while halting the Pioneer offense resulting in the 19-0 defeat.
 
Number one seeded Life University was the last match of the day in which the top seed proved its worth defeating the Pioneers by a final score of 29-0.
 
The Pioneers will resume action on Sunday against Harvard at 9:40 a.m. If the Pioneers lose they will be eliminated from the championships. If they win they will advance to the semifinals. Matches will be broadcasted on NBC's Peacock Streaming service, NBC, and CNBC. CNBC coverage will be from 2-4 p.m., while the NBC coverage will pick up at 4 p.m. and continue through the conclusion of the Tournament at 6 p.m.