Final Score 0 – 26, Loss
We returned to the Rutland field again this week, as our home field is still flooded. We came out very strong in the first half, playing the game entirely on Bowdoin’s defensive half and coming close to scoring many times. Continued attacks finally allowed inside center Laura Hofmann (’15) to break through the Bowdoin defensive line and dive into the try zone. Unfortunately the try was declared “held up” and therefore did not count.
The end of the second half Bowdoin found their stride and began to move the ball closer to their try line. A quick penalty to their forwards allowed them their first try of the game, which was not converted. Another series of punches from their forwards gained them one more converted try before the end of the first half.
Due to three unfortunate injuries in the first half, we were forced to do some rearranging as we headed out into the second half. Marissa Shaw (’14) moved from flanker to inside center where her powerful runs and sure tackles provided stability and experience in the back line. Unfortunately, skillful kicking from Bowdoin’s fly half and strong runs from their inside center led to two more converted tries.
We finally regrouped for the last thirty minutes or so of the second half, playing almost the entire rest of the game within our offensive 22-meter mark. However, despite persistent attacks from both forwards and backs, we were not able to break through Bowdoin’s strong defense.
Although the loss was disappointing, we were proud of our ability to give Bowdoin a worthy opponent after our difficult loss to them last season. We hope to meet them again in playoffs and look forward to another well fought game against them. Thank you to our fans as always, to parents who provided snacks, and to Bowdoin for letting us use their trainer.
We also played Bowdoin’s B-side in a 20-minute game of 11s, which we won 25 – 5 with tries coming from Jess Berry (2), Julianna Gardner (2), and Sarah Minahan.
First Half
Bowdoin – 5
Bowdoin – 7
Second Half
Bowdoin – 7
Bowdoin – 7