Women’s Rugby Downs Salve Regina, 27-15, On Senior Day

BEVERLY, Mass. – The Endicott women's rugby team earned a 27-15 victory over Salve Regina University on a rainy Saturday afternoon at Hempstead Stadium on Senior Day.

Prior to today's game, Nicole Athas (Tyngsboro, Mass.), Brittany Buma (Whitinsville, Mass.), Erica Hamilton (Bedford, Mass.), Stephanie Yepez (Ridgefield, Conn.), and Sierra Kenkel (Kalispell, Mont.) were all honored for their contributions towards the women's rugby program over their respective careers.

Early on in the first half, the Gulls took a quick 5-0 lead on a near-65-yard try from Hamilton (kick not good) and never looked back.

Endicott proceeded to add two more tries (1-for-2 on conversions) over the course of the first half to build up a 17-0 advantage at the break, and controlled play for a major portion of the second stanza to pick up the eventual 27-15 win.

The victory over the Seahawks today also clinched the regular season series for the Gulls (2-0). Earlier this season, the Gulls defeated Salve Regina by a 66-5 score at home on September 19, 2015.

Endicott (6-2) returns to action tomorrow, at home, in the NSRCO Qualifiers (7s) at 11:00 a.m. 

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