WEST POINT, N.Y. – After leading the Army West Point women's rugby squad to a 29-24 victory over conference foe Quinnipiac, yearling Nicole Heavirland has been named the Army Athletic Association Athlete of the Week. This is the first AAA Athlete of the Week nod of the season and second of her career for Heavirland. Competing in her first collegiate 15s game, Heavirland scored the opening try of the game for the Black Knights in the 38th minute of action, sending Army into the break down 14-7. With the Bobcats holding a 24-12 advantage mid-way through the second half, Heavirland began her scoring onslaught, rattling off three straight tries in the 61st, 69th and 82nd minutes.
In the 69th minute she tied the game at 24-24 after successfully converting her own try. With stoppage time expiring, she found the try zone in the 82nd minute to put the Black Knights on top 29-24 and ensure the win. In total, the Whitefish, Mont., native accounted for 22 of the team's 29 points on the afternoon. Army West Point improved to 2-0 on the season, with both victories coming against conference opponents. They'll face a tough battle as they head to rival Norwich on Saturday, Sept. 19 for an 11 a.m. meeting with the Cadets. Read More