LAS VEGAS, Nev.– Competing in the consolation bracket, the Army women’s rugby team claimed the tournament’s Plate award, defeating BYU and Ottawa. Army earned its first victory over BYU by a score of 17-12 in overtime and moved on to the Plate final to defeat the Ottawa Ravens by a score 12-0.
Against BYU, the Cougars got up by five early on, but a try from Ashley Mohr halfway through the first half tied the game at 5-5 heading into the half. BYU jumped out to a 12-5 lead in the opening minutes of the second half, but a try from Allison Wilson and a successful conversion from newcomer Nicole Heavirland tied the game up at 12-12 and sent the teams into overtime. Read More