Stanford 71, West Chester 10

On yesterday’s bright Florida Sunday, Stanford stepped onto the pitch knowing they had to be ready to play for their position in this year’s Final Four. Their opponent in the Elite Eight match was the West Chester team from Pennsylvania, one of only two NCAA Varsity Women’s Rugby teams in the country. Stanford dominated the game from the beginning, putting points on the board and allowing the subs to step up and make an impact in the second half. West Chester’s kicking game played right into the able hands of Stanford’s nimble back three, allowing several breakaway tries. Yet the determined West Chester team still managed to hold on and score two unconverted tries, putting 10 points on the board by the end of the match.

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Fullback Jessica Watkins breaking away for a try (Photo by Sally Lanigan).

See pictures from the game here.