Brewers Cruise to Victory Over Montclair State

MONTCLAIR, NJ – Playing on turf at Montclair State University, the Vassar College Women’s Rugby team scored two tries in the opening minutes and barely took a backward step in this solid 57-17 victory. Six different Brewers recorded a try as Vassar improved to 11-1 on the season and heads into the CRAA Semifinal on December 3rd on a six game winning streak.

Vassar College Women 57 v 17 Montclair State University Women

Tries: Sophia Bailey (2), Caeli Porette (2), Lauren Showalter (2), Isabel Rodriguez (1), Andie Authers (1), Julie Geller (1)

Cons: Zoe Lynch (6)

It was bitterly cold although dry and sunny as the teams took to the field in Montclair, NJ. Vassar’s Sophia Bailey sprinted over for two quick tries in the early going and it was a welcome start for the Brewers allowed for them to settle into their game plan and the focus was set piece moves from scrums.

The Vassar forwards scrummaged well and the platform allowed VC Number 8 Lauren Showalter to make good yards. By the games’ end three Vassar players had scored a brace of tries with Showalter in good company with Sophia Bailey and Caeli Porette.

Isabel Rodriguez had a good day and led the team in yards after contact. Then, late in the second half, center Caeli Porette finally made a truly dominant tackle. They have only played a handful of games but this was a crowning moment for the outside center!

Danny White looked dangerous at 15 for the Brewers and made a good tackle in the first half. It was a particularly pleasing moment when Julie Geller scored for she has worked hard this year to earn her spot.

In total the Brewers scored nine tries with the backs collecting five and the forwards with four. Zoe Lynch slotted 6 of 9 conversions to add an additional 12 points.

Team: 15 Danny White 14 Zoe Lynch 13 Caeli Porette 12 Isabel Rodriguez 11 Jamie Marinez 10 Kasey Drake 9 Sophia Bailey 1 Julie Geller 2 Katie Canavan 3 Andie Authers 4 Julia Wolff 5 Grace Skakel 6 Louise Ambler 7 Ariel Birnbaum 8 Lauren Showalter. Subs: Elise Johnson for Jamie Marinez