Saturday, November 9
West Point, N.Y. / Anderson Rugby Complex
7:00 PM
Quinnipiac University
at
Army West Point
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Bobcats Travel to West Point for NIRA Semifinals
11/8/2019 2:31:00 PM | Women's Rugby
Rugby Faces Army West Point for Third Time this Season
#4 Quinnipiac Bobcats vs.
#1 Army West Point Black Knights
Saturday, November 9, 2019 | 7:00 PM
Anderson Rugby Complex | West Point, N.Y.
All-Time Series vs. Army West Point: 9-3 (Lost last meeting, 55-14, in Hamden)
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HAMDEN, Conn. – After wrapping up the regular season at home two weeks ago, the Quinnipiac women's rugby team returns to postseason play on Saturday afternoon in West Point, New York. The fourth-seeded Bobcats will square off with top-seeded Army West Point in the NIRA Semifinals at Anderson Rugby Complex.
Last Time Out
Quinnipiac women's rugby sophomore Allison Koenig scored two tries, but the Bobcats dropped the final regular season contest against Army West Point, 55-14, on Senior Day. Koenig's two-try performance was her second two-try performance of the season as she played a key role in the Bobcats taking an early lead. The Bobcats jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the opening minute after a try from Koenig and conversion from Mckenna Haz (Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia) before the Black Knights scored two tries to take the lead in the next nine minutes. Koenig added her second try of the game and Haz recorded another conversion midway through the half to reclaim the lead for the Bobcats, 14-10. Army West Point added two tries late in the first half to take a 20-14 lead into halftime before adding five tries and conversions in the second half.
Scouting Army West Point
Prior to the finale against the Bobcats, Army West Point scored early and often the previous Saturday at Penn State, cruising past the Nittany Lions, 70-0. Army (6-0, 4-0 NIRA) earned its third shutout of the 15 season against Penn State. Damaria Morton scored a career high six tries for the Black Knights. Sydney Dawson, Naomi Colin, Julia Riekena, and Kaylee Cargile all scored a try in the win.
All-Time Against Army West Point
Quinnipiac is 9-3 all-time against the Black Knights, including winning six consecutive matchups before dropping both meetings this season. The teams did not face off last year, but the Bobcats were victorious in their most recent pre-2019 meeting (October 13, 2017) by a 62-5 margin.
Quinnipiac In The Postseason
The Bobcats are 10-1 in postseason play since the 2015 season, including two wins over Army and two wins in West Point, N.Y. The last postseason meeting between the two teams resulted in a 65-8 win for the Bobcats in the 2016 NIRA Semifinals.
11/10/18 - Quinnipiac 46, Notre Dame (OH) 5 - Hamden, Conn. - NIRA Quarterfinals
11/16/18 - Harvard 47, Quinnipiac 8 - Hanover, N.H. - NIRA Semifinals
11/11/17 - Quinnipiac 55, Norwich 7 - Hamden, Conn. - NIRA Quarterfinals
11/17/17 - Quinnipiac 41, Central Washington 26 - Hamden, Conn. - NIRA Semifinals
11/19/17 - Quinnipiac 29, Dartmouth 20 - Hamden, Conn. - NIRA Championship
11/12/16 - Quinnipiac 94, West Chester (PA) 15 - West Chester, Pa. - NIRA Quarterfinals
11/18/16 - Quinnipiac 65, Army West Point 8 - West Point, N.Y. - NIRA Semifinals
11/20/16 - Quinnipiac 46, Central Washington 24 - West Point, N.Y. - NIRA Championship
11/14/15 - Quinnipiac 84, West Chester (PA) 7 - Hamden, Conn. - NCVWRA Quarterfinals
11/20/15 - Quinnipiac 36, Norwich 22 - Providence, R.I. - NCVWRA Semifinals
11/22/15 - Quinnipiac 24, Army West Point 19 - Providence, R.I. - NCVWRA Championship
Mikah's Money
Senior Mikah Maples (Moweaqua, Illinois) returned to the lineup against Notre Dame College and immediately recorded three tries in Quinnipiac commanding win. The NIRA All-American was dominant last season as she reached 10 tries for a second straight campaign. Maples led the team with 10 tries, in addition to having a team-high three multi-try games. In her career, Maples now has 29 tries.
Mckenna Haz Points
Sophomore standout Mckenna Haz recorded a season-high 19 points in the win over Notre Dame. The performance included seven conversions and a try and was the highest offensive output of all Bobcats this year. Haz then added a try and a conversion against Harvard. Haz led the team last season with 72 points thanks to two 28 conversions, two penalty kicks, and two tries.
Clara Que Si
In addition to her efforts against Dartmouth, Clara Lemal-Brown (Wooster, Ohio) also had two tries and an assist in the Bobcats' win over Notre Dame College including 95-yard burst down the sideline that showed her impressive speed and agility. Lemal-Brown also tallied a pair of tries earlier in the year to help erase an eight-point deficit and give Quinnipiac a 23-22 victory over Penn State. The sophomore now has 14 tries in her career after picking up six a year ago.
'Koen" You Dig It?
Sophomore Allison Koenig has continued her solid start to her collegiate career as she picked up two more tries against Army two weeks ago. The Wisconsin native started 2019 right where she left off in 2018 as she scored Quinnipiac's first try of the season against Harvard. She broke free from beyond midfield and stiff-armed a Harvard defender before finishing off the first try of the contest less than two minutes into the game. After tallying seven scores in her freshmen campaign, Koenig has now accumulated 13 tries in her two-year career.
Spreading the Love
Quinnipiac was extremely unselfish with the ball last season, taking a team approach to scoring as 10 different players found the try zone on the year. In addition to 10 total scorers, five different players recorded at least six tries. Five freshmen also recorded tries for the Bobcats. So far this season, the Bobcats have seen six players find the try zone with three regular season games left on the schedule.
Can You Kick It?
Yes she can! Ceolin's three first half penalty kicks set the tone for the Bobcats in this season's win over Penn State. The freshman followed them up with a 63rd minute conversion that gave Quinnipiac a one-point lead and eventual victory. The three penalty kicks are the most in a single game by any Bobcat in program history. The program record for penalty kicks in a season is four.
New Cats On The Block
Eight players have made their Quinnipiac debuts so far this season as Maya le Rossignol, Hazel Bice, Libby Moser, Addison Walker, Erin Terwilliger, Bianca Ceolin, Grace Gitchell, and Gracie Cartwright all played key minutes in two-game homestand against Harvard and Penn State. In the victory over Penn State, the Bobcats starting lineup consisted of no seniors, five juniors, and 10 underclassmen.
Erin Try-Williger
Freshman Erin Terwilliger jumpstarted her collegiate career with a try in the Bobcats' home opener last weekend. Terwilliger vaulted herself over a pile of teammates and opponents for a try in the 71st minute of play against Harvard.
Roskopf Returns
Four-time NIRA All-American Emily Roskopf (Dublin, California) returns to the Quinnipiac Rugby Field this season as the official color commentator for the program's three home games. Roskopf will join a play-by-play commentator from the Quinnipiac Bobcats Sports Network for all three events.
Season's Greetings - FULL SCHEDULE RELEASE
Head coach Becky Carlson and the Quinnipiac women's rugby program have announced a seven-match regular season schedule for the 2019 campaign, including home contests against Harvard, Penn State and Army West Point. For the second consecutive season, the Bobcats open up the year with two straight Saturday afternoon home matches.
New Year, New Cats - FULL RELEASE | PHOTO GALLERY
Ten student-athletes from three countries and five states will comprise the incoming freshmen class for the Quinnipiac rugby program. The class of 2023 includes two student-athletes each from Canada, California, and Vermont, while players from Indiana, Connecticut, New York, and the United Kingdom round out the group. "Quinnipiac Athletics, the university and coaching staff are more than thrilled in welcoming our 2019 incoming class," said Carlson. "Each student-athlete who is joining us this fall brings their own unique strengths, skill-set and level of determination to the table, all of which are extremely high. Our 2019 freshmen will be ready out of the gate to bring a sense of high energy and willingness to compete that will fit right in with our current squad. We are looking forward to seeing some early leaders emerge both on and off the field which molds well with their high academic standards."
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For all updates, news, and behind-the-scenes content from Quinnipiac Rugby, follow us on Twitter (@QU_Rugby) and Instagram (@QURugby).
#1 Army West Point Black Knights
Saturday, November 9, 2019 | 7:00 PM
Anderson Rugby Complex | West Point, N.Y.
All-Time Series vs. Army West Point: 9-3 (Lost last meeting, 55-14, in Hamden)
WATCH | @QU_RUGBY
HAMDEN, Conn. – After wrapping up the regular season at home two weeks ago, the Quinnipiac women's rugby team returns to postseason play on Saturday afternoon in West Point, New York. The fourth-seeded Bobcats will square off with top-seeded Army West Point in the NIRA Semifinals at Anderson Rugby Complex.
Last Time Out
Quinnipiac women's rugby sophomore Allison Koenig scored two tries, but the Bobcats dropped the final regular season contest against Army West Point, 55-14, on Senior Day. Koenig's two-try performance was her second two-try performance of the season as she played a key role in the Bobcats taking an early lead. The Bobcats jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the opening minute after a try from Koenig and conversion from Mckenna Haz (Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia) before the Black Knights scored two tries to take the lead in the next nine minutes. Koenig added her second try of the game and Haz recorded another conversion midway through the half to reclaim the lead for the Bobcats, 14-10. Army West Point added two tries late in the first half to take a 20-14 lead into halftime before adding five tries and conversions in the second half.
Scouting Army West Point
Prior to the finale against the Bobcats, Army West Point scored early and often the previous Saturday at Penn State, cruising past the Nittany Lions, 70-0. Army (6-0, 4-0 NIRA) earned its third shutout of the 15 season against Penn State. Damaria Morton scored a career high six tries for the Black Knights. Sydney Dawson, Naomi Colin, Julia Riekena, and Kaylee Cargile all scored a try in the win.
All-Time Against Army West Point
Quinnipiac is 9-3 all-time against the Black Knights, including winning six consecutive matchups before dropping both meetings this season. The teams did not face off last year, but the Bobcats were victorious in their most recent pre-2019 meeting (October 13, 2017) by a 62-5 margin.
Quinnipiac In The Postseason
The Bobcats are 10-1 in postseason play since the 2015 season, including two wins over Army and two wins in West Point, N.Y. The last postseason meeting between the two teams resulted in a 65-8 win for the Bobcats in the 2016 NIRA Semifinals.
11/10/18 - Quinnipiac 46, Notre Dame (OH) 5 - Hamden, Conn. - NIRA Quarterfinals
11/16/18 - Harvard 47, Quinnipiac 8 - Hanover, N.H. - NIRA Semifinals
11/11/17 - Quinnipiac 55, Norwich 7 - Hamden, Conn. - NIRA Quarterfinals
11/17/17 - Quinnipiac 41, Central Washington 26 - Hamden, Conn. - NIRA Semifinals
11/19/17 - Quinnipiac 29, Dartmouth 20 - Hamden, Conn. - NIRA Championship
11/12/16 - Quinnipiac 94, West Chester (PA) 15 - West Chester, Pa. - NIRA Quarterfinals
11/18/16 - Quinnipiac 65, Army West Point 8 - West Point, N.Y. - NIRA Semifinals
11/20/16 - Quinnipiac 46, Central Washington 24 - West Point, N.Y. - NIRA Championship
11/14/15 - Quinnipiac 84, West Chester (PA) 7 - Hamden, Conn. - NCVWRA Quarterfinals
11/20/15 - Quinnipiac 36, Norwich 22 - Providence, R.I. - NCVWRA Semifinals
11/22/15 - Quinnipiac 24, Army West Point 19 - Providence, R.I. - NCVWRA Championship
Mikah's Money
Senior Mikah Maples (Moweaqua, Illinois) returned to the lineup against Notre Dame College and immediately recorded three tries in Quinnipiac commanding win. The NIRA All-American was dominant last season as she reached 10 tries for a second straight campaign. Maples led the team with 10 tries, in addition to having a team-high three multi-try games. In her career, Maples now has 29 tries.
Mckenna Haz Points
Sophomore standout Mckenna Haz recorded a season-high 19 points in the win over Notre Dame. The performance included seven conversions and a try and was the highest offensive output of all Bobcats this year. Haz then added a try and a conversion against Harvard. Haz led the team last season with 72 points thanks to two 28 conversions, two penalty kicks, and two tries.
Clara Que Si
In addition to her efforts against Dartmouth, Clara Lemal-Brown (Wooster, Ohio) also had two tries and an assist in the Bobcats' win over Notre Dame College including 95-yard burst down the sideline that showed her impressive speed and agility. Lemal-Brown also tallied a pair of tries earlier in the year to help erase an eight-point deficit and give Quinnipiac a 23-22 victory over Penn State. The sophomore now has 14 tries in her career after picking up six a year ago.
'Koen" You Dig It?
Sophomore Allison Koenig has continued her solid start to her collegiate career as she picked up two more tries against Army two weeks ago. The Wisconsin native started 2019 right where she left off in 2018 as she scored Quinnipiac's first try of the season against Harvard. She broke free from beyond midfield and stiff-armed a Harvard defender before finishing off the first try of the contest less than two minutes into the game. After tallying seven scores in her freshmen campaign, Koenig has now accumulated 13 tries in her two-year career.
Spreading the Love
Quinnipiac was extremely unselfish with the ball last season, taking a team approach to scoring as 10 different players found the try zone on the year. In addition to 10 total scorers, five different players recorded at least six tries. Five freshmen also recorded tries for the Bobcats. So far this season, the Bobcats have seen six players find the try zone with three regular season games left on the schedule.
Can You Kick It?
Yes she can! Ceolin's three first half penalty kicks set the tone for the Bobcats in this season's win over Penn State. The freshman followed them up with a 63rd minute conversion that gave Quinnipiac a one-point lead and eventual victory. The three penalty kicks are the most in a single game by any Bobcat in program history. The program record for penalty kicks in a season is four.
New Cats On The Block
Eight players have made their Quinnipiac debuts so far this season as Maya le Rossignol, Hazel Bice, Libby Moser, Addison Walker, Erin Terwilliger, Bianca Ceolin, Grace Gitchell, and Gracie Cartwright all played key minutes in two-game homestand against Harvard and Penn State. In the victory over Penn State, the Bobcats starting lineup consisted of no seniors, five juniors, and 10 underclassmen.
Erin Try-Williger
Freshman Erin Terwilliger jumpstarted her collegiate career with a try in the Bobcats' home opener last weekend. Terwilliger vaulted herself over a pile of teammates and opponents for a try in the 71st minute of play against Harvard.
Roskopf Returns
Four-time NIRA All-American Emily Roskopf (Dublin, California) returns to the Quinnipiac Rugby Field this season as the official color commentator for the program's three home games. Roskopf will join a play-by-play commentator from the Quinnipiac Bobcats Sports Network for all three events.
Season's Greetings - FULL SCHEDULE RELEASE
Head coach Becky Carlson and the Quinnipiac women's rugby program have announced a seven-match regular season schedule for the 2019 campaign, including home contests against Harvard, Penn State and Army West Point. For the second consecutive season, the Bobcats open up the year with two straight Saturday afternoon home matches.
New Year, New Cats - FULL RELEASE | PHOTO GALLERY
Ten student-athletes from three countries and five states will comprise the incoming freshmen class for the Quinnipiac rugby program. The class of 2023 includes two student-athletes each from Canada, California, and Vermont, while players from Indiana, Connecticut, New York, and the United Kingdom round out the group. "Quinnipiac Athletics, the university and coaching staff are more than thrilled in welcoming our 2019 incoming class," said Carlson. "Each student-athlete who is joining us this fall brings their own unique strengths, skill-set and level of determination to the table, all of which are extremely high. Our 2019 freshmen will be ready out of the gate to bring a sense of high energy and willingness to compete that will fit right in with our current squad. We are looking forward to seeing some early leaders emerge both on and off the field which molds well with their high academic standards."
FOLLOW US
For all updates, news, and behind-the-scenes content from Quinnipiac Rugby, follow us on Twitter (@QU_Rugby) and Instagram (@QURugby).
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