LENNOXVILLE, Que. – The Bishop's Gaiters scored early and often on route to a 57-19 victory over the McGill Martlets on a sunny Saturday afternoon on Coulter Field in RSEQ University women's rugby action.
Following a 30-minute delay due to traffic, Bishop's was poised out of the gate. They scored in the second and seventh minutes to jump out to an early 10-0 advantage. Veteran
Erika Scott (Dewittville, QC/John Abbott College) scored her first of three consecutive majors in the 13
th minute, all successfully converted. The Gaiters extended their lead to 43-0 before McGill got on the board when Rachelle Villarama scored on the final play of the first half. Jennifer McBain converted to make the score 43-7.
The paced slowed in the second half but Bishop's was able to maintain dominance.
Myriam Elkas (Sherbrooke, QC/Champlain-Lennoxville) scored her second try of the game and
Julia Michaudville (Sutton, QC/Champlain-Lennoxville) added her first of the year. McGill responded with a pair of scores themselves to make the final 57-19 in favour of the Gaiters.
The win moves Bishop's to 2-3 and in third place in the RSEQ B division. McGill falls to 0-5.
Bishop's Scoring
Tries
Melody Leggett (Gatineau, QC/Heritage College) (1)
Myriam Elkas (Sherbrooke, QC/Champlain-Lennoxville) (2)
Amelia Gauthier (Beaconsfield, QC/John Abbott College) (1)
Erika Scott (Dewittville, QC/John Abbott College) (3)
Julia Michaudville (Sutton, QC/Champlain-Lennoxville) (1)
Zenith Leroux (Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC/John Abbott College) (1)
Conversions
Michelle St. Laurent (Pointe-Claire, QC/John Abbott College) (4)
Melody Leggett (Gatineau, QC/Heritage College) (1)
Erin Epp (Ottawa, ON/Shanghai American School Puxi) (1)
McGill Scoring
Tries
Joely Greenbaum (1)
Rachelle Villarama (2)
Conversions
Jessica McBain (2)
The Gaiters are next in action on Saturday, Oct. 16 when they host the Carleton Ravens at 5 p.m. on Coulter Field. Prior to the game graduating seniors will be honoured.
Stay up-to-date anytime with the Bishop's Gaiters at
www.gaiters.ca or on social media by using @BishopsGaiters.
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