ELLENSBURG, Wash. – The Central Washington University Women's Rugby Team opened their season with a resounding 106-0 victory over the University of Oregon late Saturday morning on Steve Hertling Field at Tomlinson Stadium.
 
"I'm very proud of the squad today," CWU Head Women's Rugby Coach Matt Ramirez said. "We challenged them in multiple areas of the game, and the team responded. It was great to see some of the returners take advantage of their opportunities and have ten 'Cats make their debuts. The connection on the field today was a true testament to the connections this team has made with each other and continue to make each day. That's all due to those on the squad. It's early in the season, and we know it only gets tougher from here, so it's time to get stuck in and keep competing just like they have been."
 
The Wildcats struck just two minutes into the match as Faiane Eteuini put the 'Cat son the board and CWU didn't let up from there taking the 65-0 halftime lead. The crimson and black kept the pressure going in the second half with seven more tries and two conversions to cruise to the 106-0 victory over the visiting Ducks of the University of Oregon.
 
Tries:
2:00 Eteuini
6:00 Vivianne Wright
9:00 DaviAnn Pula
11:00 Seq'hiya Simmons
14:00 Sieni Mesake
18:00 Wright
20:00 Lilly Thomas
27:00 Shaylee Coulter-Fa'amafu
33:00 Thomas
35:00 Mesake
40:00 Philomena Namosimalua
44:00 Alexandria Ma'ae
47:00 Lelei Time
50:00 Zariyah Danielson
60:00 Pula
67:00 Danielson
75:00 Mariah Tuitasi
80:00 Wright
 
Conversions:
6:00 Jessica Postle
27:00 Postle
40:00 Postle
47:00 Wright
75:00 Wright
 
The 'Cats will be back in action next Saturday, Oct. 26 for their first D1 Elite test, traveling to Provo, Utah for a clash with the BYU Cougars on Helaman Field at 10:00 a.m. PST.