Wheeling Women's Rugby, led by seniors Nisaiah Berkeley and Bella Gulatta, delivered a massive 108-3 victory over Walsh University on Senior Night to clinch a postseason berth.
The dominant performance, their first game since September 20th, showcased the team's offensive firepower as they scored a century of points against their rivals, securing their place in the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) Postseason.
Wheeling was unstoppable from the outset, scoring a season-best 60 points before the half, with Walsh's only points coming via a penalty kick in the 17th minute.
The comprehensive win was led by Alexis Dallas, who was the top scorer of the night with 20 points from four tries, all four coming in the second half.
Bri Lomo was the second leading scorer with 15 points from three tries.
Both seniors contributed to the memorable win:
Bella Gulatta scored 10 points from one try and two conversion kicks.
Nisaiah Berkeley, playing in her Senior Night, helped marshal the team's relentless attack and defence.
Ten different players scored tries for Wheeling, with Marissa Hudson rounding out the scoring with four points from two conversion kicks, highlighting the team's depth as they look to defend their National Championship title.
|