However impressive this midgame streak appeared, the most impressive Quinnipiac score of the day was likely the first one, when all-American Natalie Kosko shrugged off a pair of tackles and landed a tough stiff arm en route to a 20-yard gallop.
“Quinnipiac’s a great team,” Kantor said. “They played very well.”
QUINNIPIAC B-SIDE 39, HARVARD B-SIDE 0
In the team’s sole event of the afternoon, the Bobcats B-side scored early and often, cruising to a 39-0 victory over Harvard.
On Quinnipiac’s team, freshman Lillian Weldon starred. In the second half, she tallied three consecutive scores to turn the shutout into a blowout. Senior Raechel Stimson also contributed a pair of tries for the Bobcats.
Despite the lopsided score, the match provided the Crimson with an opportunity to familiarize newer players with the sevens rugby format. Even more veteran Harvard players lacked much sevens experience, as the team plays full-sided games in the fall.
Moreover, several first-time players have joined the Crimson team, some as recently as after spring break.
“We have a lot of new players out there,” Kantor said. “Despite what the scoreboard says, their demonstration of what they’ve been able to absorb…bodes really well for our future.”
—Staff writer Sam Danello can be reached at sam.danello@thecrimson.com.