WOMEN’S RUGBY FINISHES SECOND IN NEW ENGLAND

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Bryant University Women’s Rugby team traveled to Vassar College on Saturday, November 23rd to compete in the USA Rugby Fall Championship -Northeast Regional Championship. The Bulldogs played two games throughout the weekend. 

Match 1 Saturday, November 22rd – versus The State University of New York College (SUNY) – Cortland 

Final Score

• Bryant University 29 – 17 SUNY Cortland 

Highlights

• The match was a round of 16s, meaning each team had sixteen players on the field at a time 

Match 2 Sunday, November 23rd – versus Vassar College 

Final Score

• Vassar College 33 – 7 Bryant University  

Highlights

• Bryant lost to Vassar in the semifinals 

• The Bulldogs played a forward-heavy game doing their best to block their attack position 

• Brenna Rojek was named player of the match for her determination and persistence to be present in every ruck and pick the ball as many times as she could 

• Jennifer Rosinski, Nyatasha Jackowicz, and Erica Johansson received Honorable Mentions from Coach Rosie Downey   

• Caroline James was named Rookie of the Match 

• Overall, the Bryant Women’s team placed second in New England  

Up Next

• Be sure to look out for the Women’s Rugby team next semester as they return for their 7s season 

Social Media

• Follow @Bryant_Rugby on Twitter and Instagram, and @BryantWomensRugby on Facebook for the latest updates on the Women’s team   

• For more information about Club Sports and Intramurals be sure to check out @Bryant_Rec on Instagram and Twitter  

Written by: Bobbie Discuillo