A group of young women in blue uniforms playing rugby on a field, with one player running while holding the ball. The stadium and sky are visible in the background.

Dominant Brown Women’s Rugby Team Secures Impressive Home Victory

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The Brown Bears women’s rugby team delivered a commanding performance at home. They defeated the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers with an overwhelming score of 111-7. This victory marks a significant rebound for the Bears.

They were returning to the field after a tough loss to Harvard two weeks prior. The match highlighted the Bears’ tactical prowess, impressive teamwork, and relentless scoring ability, ensuring their dominance from start to finish.

Brown Bears’ Dominant Performance

The Brown Bears entered the match with a record of 4-1-1. Meanwhile, the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers were struggling with a 0-5-0 record.

From the outset, it was clear that Brown was determined to assert their dominance. The front line, featuring Aziza Alford, Akilah Cathey, and Elizabeth Mahoney, set the tone early with swift and decisive tries.

By halftime, the Bears had already amassed an insurmountable lead of 80-0.

First Half Highlights

The first half was a showcase of Brown’s offensive firepower and strategic execution. The scoring breakdown is as follows:

  • 1:35 – Brown Try (Alford) – 5-0 Brown
  • 2:00 – Brown Conversion (Murray) – 7-0 Brown
  • 7:00 – Brown Try (Cathey) – 12-0 Brown
  • 7:15 – Brown Conversion (Dickens) – 14-0 Brown
  • 11:00 – Brown Try (Alford) – 19-0 Brown
  • 12:00 – Brown Conversion (Dickens) – 21-0 Brown
  • 13:55 – Brown Try (Mahoney) – 26-0 Brown
  • 14:00 – Brown Conversion (Murray) – 28-0 Brown
  • 18:00 – Brown Try (Vandevoorde) – 33-0 Brown
  • 18:30 – Brown Conversion (Murray) – 35-0 Brown
  • 19:22 – Brown Try (Cathey) – 40-0 Brown
  • 19:45 – Brown Conversion (Dickens) – 42-0 Brown
  • 23:00 – Brown Try (Cathey) – 47-0 Brown
  • 23:10 – Brown Conversion (Dickens) – 49-0 Brown
  • 24:50 – Brown Try (Lynch) – 54-0 Brown
  • 27:50 – Brown Try (Nowak) – 59-0 Brown
  • 28:00 – Brown Conversion (Murray) – 61-0 Brown
  • 30:01 – Brown Try (Lynch) – 66-0 Brown
  • 31:00 – Brown Conversion (Dickens) – 68-0 Brown
  • 34:00 – Brown Try (Vandevoorde) – 73-0 Brown
  • 35:00 – Brown Conversion (Dickens) – 75-0 Brown
  • 40:00 – Brown Try (Dickens) – 80-0 Brown

Second Half Continuation

Despite making several substitutions for the second half, the Bears continued their scoring spree. This demonstrated the depth and versatility of their squad. The second half saw contributions from various players, further extending their lead.

Second Half Highlights

The second half scoring breakdown is as follows:

  • 45:00 – Brown Try (Muldoon) – 85-0 Brown
  • 45:00 – Brown Conversion (Murray) – 87-0 Brown
  • 54:00 – Brown Try (Baptiste) – 92-0 Brown
  • 56:00 – Brown Try (Lynch) – 97-0 Brown
  • 57:00 – Brown Conversion (Murray) – 99-0 Brown
  • 66:00 – Brown Try (Baptiste) – 104-0 Brown
  • 67:00 – Brown Conversion (Moroney) – 106-0 Brown
  • 68:00 – Brown Try (Moroney) – 111-0 Brown
  • 77:00 – Mount St. Mary’s Try – 111-5 Brown
  • 78:00 – Mount St. Mary’s Conversion – 111-7 Brown

Key Players and Tactical Execution

Head coach Rosalind Chou praised the team’s performance, highlighting the importance of tactical awareness and decision-making. She noted, “We worked all week to make great decisions tactically and have awareness on what best decisions to make when.”

Julia Murray and Kate Muldoon were instrumental in steering the team, playing pivotal roles at flyhalf and scrumhalf, respectively.

Forwards and Coaching Contributions

The forwards were particularly commendable in the contact area. Coach Kittery Ruiz received a special mention for her leadership. The solid performance of the forwards laid the foundation for the backs to execute their plays effectively.

Looking Ahead

The Bears will be back in action next Saturday, October 26, as they take on Army for Senior Day. This upcoming match will be another opportunity for the team to showcase their skills and continue their winning momentum.

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The Bears’ recent victory is a testament to their hard work, strategic planning, and team cohesion. As they prepare for their next challenge against Army, the team is poised to build on their success and continue their impressive season.

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