Central Washington University Athletics

Game Information:
Central Washington at Lindenwood
St. Charles, Mo. | 11:00 a.m.
 
KICK-OFF
The Central Washington University women's rugby team travels to Saint Charles, Missouri for a rematch from the fall with Lindenwood on Saturday.
 
QUOTABLE
"We're walking right into the lion's den of Lindenwood with what is forecasted to be wet and cold conflict; we wouldn't have it any other way," CWU Head Coach Trevor Richards said.  "This will hopefully be a chance at some redemption since our last hit-out with Lindenwood in the fall turned into a runaway train with us laying down on the tracks.  This match will be all about executing our shape, taking Lindenwood out of their rhythm, and playing with a chip on our shoulder.  Our roster is still a bit light due to some injuries, but that means our young players will get plenty of exposure to high level collegiate rugby.  It should be a good match up."
 
SCOUTING LINDENWOOD.
The Wildcats opened their fall schedule with a fixture against Lindenwood inside Tomlinson Stadium on October 6. The Lions wasted no time finding the try line, capitalizing early with a try from Mika Paogofie-Buyten. McKenzie Hawkins added the conversion for a 7-0 lead. Lindenwood added a penalty goal in the 18^th minute, advancing their lead to 10-0.
 
They added a try in the 23^rd minute from Joyce Taufa, her first of four in the fixture, to extend their lead again.  At the half, the Lions held a 17-0 lead.
 
Lindenwood found space to play in the second half, scoring in the 45^th and 50^th minutes out of the halftime break.  The Lions pushed their advantage to 36-0 with a try from Taufa in the 60^th minute, before she scored again only moments later.
 
In total, the Lions scored seven tries in the second half.
 
LAST TIME OUT
The Central Washington University women's rugby team fell to Life West, 83-3.
 
The Wildcats' offense had chances, but the Gladiatrix were able to keep the 'Cats out of the try zone.  Central's only points came on a penalty kick from Leah Ingold late in the second half.
 
Life West opened the scoring in the first half with consecutive tries to take a 14-0 lead. A penalty against the Gladiatrix gave Central a lineout on Life West's 22-meter line, but the Crimson and Black did not capitalize.
 
Central Washington was handed a yellow card, putting them a woman down for parts of the first half.  Life West took advantage of the woman advantage and went up 21-0. At half time, the Gladiatrix led 35-0.
 
Early in the second half, a pair of Life West knock-ons gave the Wildcats a pair of scrum feed but a turnover allowed the Gladiatrix to extend their lead to 42-0. 
 
The Wildcats battled through the second half, winning lineouts and scrums, but were unable to find their way over the try line.  Life West's offense continued to push through the Wildcats' defense, staking out a 66-0 lead.  Ingold's penalty kick made it 66-3, but the Gladiatrix didn't skip a beat, taking home an 83-3 victory
 
NEXT TIME OUT
The Wildcats return to Tomlinson Stadium on March 9 for a fixture with Brigham Young University.