EMMITSBURG, Md. (September 16^th, 2023) – Women's rugby hosted the Scared Heart Pioneers in their home-opener today at Echo field. The game started with heavy defensive pressure by both sides before the first try was scored in the 12^th minute. The Mountaineers fell to the Pioneers 55-5.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
 

• The Mount made a strong push from their own goal line, Katherine Stern fought through the half-field line from a steal by ZyQuaria Climons.

 

• Sacred Heart broke through the try zone first via a full field spread, try scored by Caitlyn Caldon at 12:18, 7-0.

 

• The Pioneers took control of the of the first half as they commanded the lead 24-0 at halftime.

 

• Sacred Heart came out of the break with intensity, scoring three tries, 41-0 in the 64^th minute.

 

• Mount St. Mary's showed prowess as the front line connected on pass after pass to score in the 63^rd minute. Riley Sibilia assisted Caliann Dietz on the try, 41-5.

 
"From where we started three weeks to where we are now, we are a brand-new team!" – Head Coach Maggie Myles reigniting her team after the game.
 
RECORDS
Mount St. Mary's (1-2) – Sacred Heart (3-0)
 
UPCOMING
 
The Mount St. Mary's B team will host Queens College in an early morning match here at Echo Field on September 23rd at 10 a.m.