Central Washington University Athletics

ELLENSBURG, Wash. (May 21) -- Central Washington University women's rugby heads to Tucson, Arizona for the USA Rugby College 7's National Championship.
 
GAME INFORMATION
Saturday, May 25
8:20 a.m. PDT
vs Harvard
Pool Play
 
Saturday, May 25
11:00 a.m. PDT
vs Life
Pool Play
 
Saturday, May 25
3:40 p.m. DPT
vs Davenport
Pool Play
 
*All games after pool play will be determined by match outcome.
All games will be streamed on FloRugby, HERE.
 
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"7s Nationals is always a tough competition but the challenge is part of the allure," CWU Head Coach Trevor Richards said.  "We want to test ourselves against the best and that's the opportunity we've been granted. We're looking fit and fluid but the real test is to come. It's almost go time! We're excited to get this show on the road!"
 
SCOUTING HARVARD
The Crimson women's 7's side captured the Ivy 7's Championship in overtime against Dartmouth, 22-17, on April 13. 
 
It was the fourth-consecutive appearance to the Ivy 7's and the third title.  Cassidy Bargell led Harvard with six tries, while Dominique Cantave scored four on the tournament's final day.  The Crimson opened the day with a 38-0 victory over Brown before defeating Princeton, 29-5.
 
Prior to the Ivy 7's, the Crimson picked up four wins and a second-place finish at the Crimson 7's.  They overturned Colby-Sawyer College (NH) 46-7 in their first game.  In fixtures two and three, Harvard shutout Sacred Heart, 37-0, and Quinnipiac, 27-0. They eventually fell to Davenport, 12-10, in the final moments.
 
SCOUTING LIFE
The Life University women's rugby team captured second in their third annual Life U 7's tournament with a 5-1 record. 
 
The tournament included Scion – Olympic Development Academy team and 2019 national runners-p at the USA Rugby club 7's national championship.  Their roster included three capped Eagles (Dana Mescisi, Kiki Morgan, and Nikki Snyder) and included former Wildcat Asinate Serevi; the Atlanta Harlequins, South Seniors and U23's, and Penn State.
 
SCOUTING DAVENPORT
Most recently, Davenport went 2-3 at Penn State 7's.  They fell to Life, 33-0, before falling to the host Nittany Lions, 26-7. 
 
The Panthers finished the day with a 19-0 shutout victory over Navy.  Megan Bird scored a pair of tries, while Olivia Ortiz scored one try and knocked through a pair of conversions.
 
On day two, Davenport recorded a 36-0 win over Penn State's junior varsity side after falling to the A squad in the first fixture of the day.
 
WILDCAT SQUAD
The Wildcats have a solid mixture of youth and experience for the USA Rugby 7's National Championship. 
 
Last season at the USA Rugby 7's College National Championship, the Wildcats recorded wins over Davenport University (36-7) and Harvard University (34-12). 
 
Central's squad for the weekend is as follows:
Hannah Fallon-Suka
Jo Moreira
Leah Ingold
Spencer Boldt
Maryjane Paisoles
Sui A'au
Michel Navarro
Bianca Ortiz-Pallen
Haley Abeyta
Mae Sagopolu
Olivia Kauahi
Brooke Mullins
Shona Kennedy
Hannah Lewandowksi