SHERBROOKE, Que. – The Bishop's Gaiters women's rugby team dropped their opening game, 68-5, to visiting Carleton on Sunday afternoon at Coulter Field. The Gaiters fall to 0-1, while the Ravens are now 1-0.
Carleton 68, Bishop's 5
How it happened
- The Ravens got on the scoreboard in the third minute, as Melanie Judges scored on a 25-yard run. They doubled their advantage soon after on a try by Ella Collings.
- The Ravens added four tries and a pair of conversions to take a 34-0 halftime lead.
- The Gaiters had more possession, and their best chances to score in the second half. They got on the scoreboard in the 80th minute on a last-minute try by Jillian Simpson.
For Carleton:
- Tries: Ellen Spannagal (3), Olivia Merrit (3), Ella Collings (2), Marta Godfrey, Melanie Judges, Sarah Poudrier, Clare Traversa
- Conversions: Bailey Dean (4 for 12)
For Bishop's:
- Tries: Jillian Simpson
- Conversions: Taylor Merrithew (0 for 1)
- Yellow card: Kaitlynn Kuria (69th minute)
Up next for Bishop's:
- Saturday, Sept. 10 at Montreal — 1 p.m.
