Seaford, N.Y. – The women's rugby team kicked off the home portion of the 2018 season with a definitive shutout victory over local LIU Post, 36-0 at Cedar Creek Park. With the win, the Lions improve to 1-1 on the season.
How it Happened
- Molloy scored twice in the opening frame, the first coming from freshman Aubrey Kelley at 6:43 and the second from senior Siobhan Coady with 4:17 remaining.
- Sophomore Olivia Sturiano was successful on one of the two conversion attempts, setting the score at 12-0 in favor of the home team.
- With 7:22 left in the second quarter, Coady added her second try of the afternoon, paired with a second successful conversion from Sturiano to put Molloy in fron, 19-0.
- Sturiano scored a try of her own with 1:54 left in the half to put the Lions up 24-0 at the break.
- In the third frame, Sturiano scored two more tries and added a third conversion to set the score at 36-0.
- Ultimately, the fourth quarter was not played due to the Pioneers going under the required number of players.
- Freshman Kaitlyn DeMaio led the maroon and white with eight tackles. Graduate student Caroline Nickels had seven, while junior Madison Howell totaled six.
Coach's Comments
"We knew this match was going to be a physical one. Our focus was to utilize the space on attack and stick our tackles on defense. Our back line was able to put together a string of sharp passes to keep us on top", said head coach Melissa Olman. "Today's women of the match went to
Olivia Sturiano who scored three tries and converted three kicks. Sturiano was able to break the line on multiple occasions fending off defenders. Freshman, Gabrielle Riepe tracked down a try saving tackle to keep the Pioneers off the score board, and solidify the shutout. Every week we look to build on the previous match, we are looking forward to next weeks matchup against a very strong MSMU."
Up Next
The Lions return to action on Saturday (Sept. 15) at Mount St. Mary's. Kick-off is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. from Emmitsburg, Md.
