Cornell wins against Penn 51-34

Another great day of rugby here in Ithaca. Both teams played an exciting and entertaining game. This was a game seniors on each team will remember for years. Neither side was willing to leave the field empty handed.

Cornell led the first half 22-5. In the second half Penn tied Cornell on points spread 29-29. Senior Jasmin Strong is a strong runner causing havoc to Penn’s offense and defense. With the help of her teammates, they capitalized on Penn’s loose ball and phase plays. Jasmin was rewarded with 3 tries with a single solo try to her name. Team captain Deena Scoville scored her own solo try and converted 3 field goals. Rookie Felix Shen in her first 15s game scored Cornell’s last try of the match. Penn’s best player of the day was Natalia Joseph. A strong runner with good footing, she exposed Cornell’s defense. She scored 5 tries with 2 solo tries and a conversion to her name.  Both teams will have another opportunity to play again. See you at the finals on 26th October.

Cornell Scoring

1st half

Try - Halee

Try - Jasmin

Try - Jasmin 

Try - Deena - Deena converted 

Score 22

2nd half

Try- Annika

Try - Bianca - Deena converted.

Try - Jasmin - Deena converted.

Try - Audrey 

Try - Felix 

Score 29

Penn Scoring

1st half

Try - Natalia

Score 5

2nd half

Try - Natalia 

Try - Mikayla Angel 

Try - Natalia - Natalia converted 

Try - Natalia - Katie Heist converted

Try - Natalia

Score 29

Final score Cornell 51-34 Penn