Women's Rugby Triumphs Over Mount Holyoke In New England Collegiate Bowl Match, 33-10

CANTON, Mass. - The Endicott club women's rugby team turned away Mount Holyoke, 33-10, last Saturday to capture the Women's Patriot Bowl Championship.

In their last competition of the fall season, the Gulls put on an impressive offensive exhibition to take and extend the lead over Mount Holyoke. Once again, points came in all forms for Endicott, as the Gulls saw five student-athletes contribute to the final score. 

SCORING BREAKDOWN

Amanda Poulin (Turner, Maine), So. - 2 tries/ 3 conversions

Allie Zunick (Danvers, Mass.), So. - 1 try

Cassidy Nunes (Cumberland, R.I.), So. - 1 try

Casey Joyce (Waltham, Mass.), So. - 1 try

Kelsey Joyce (Wharton, N.J.), Fr.  - 1 conversion

"It's a day of mixed emotions for our team, said sophomore Nicole McCardle (Castleton, Vt.). "We are extremely happy with the win we pulled out, however it is our last game of the season. It has been an honor to play with these ladies, and I can't wait to bring home some more hardware in the spring." 

WHAT'S NEXT

With the win, the Gulls completed 15s with an overall record of 8-1. They plan to kick off 7s season in the spring. 

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(Photo Credit - Mike Conners)