FAIRFIELD, Conn.- The Sacred Heart University women's rugby team dropped its opening contest of the season 48-24 against in-state rival Quinnipiac this afternoon.
 
Records
Sacred Heart University (L, 0-1)
Quinnipiac Bobcats (W, 1-0)
 
Top Performers
Alyssa Cunningham (SHU)- 1 try, 4-4 on kicks
Nia Williams (SHU) - 1 try
Katie Przybylski (SHU) – 1 try
 
 
Of Note

• The Bobcats took an early first half lead scoring three straight tries to take a commanding 21-0 lead.
• The Pioneers were able to get on the scoreboard in the opening half with a penalty kick conversion by Alyssa Cunningham to shorten the Bobcats lead to 21-3.
• Cunningham led the Pioneers in scoring as she racked up a total of 14 points with one try and three made conversions in the loss.
• Quinnipiac was too strong in the end as three tries in the second half would lead to a 48-24 victory for Quinnipiac.

 
Up Next
 
The Pioneers return to action in 15 days when they aim for their first win of the year as they face Brown on Saturday, September 18 at 11:00 a.m.