CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard women's rugby (4-0) continued its undefeated start to the 15s season with a 45-3 victory against Army (1-3).
Lennox London powered the Harvard offense, as the sophomore scored game-highs in tries (3) and points (15). The Crimson defense continued its stellar form, containing the Army attack to zero tries and three points, both season-lows for the Black Knights. The 45 points are the most scored by Harvard all-time against Army.
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The Crimson are 4-0 to open a 15s campaign for a third consecutive year, as Harvard has outscored its opponents 232-24 over the first four contests.
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How It Happened:
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It took just three minutes for
Cameron Fields to provide Harvard the lead, as the sophomore dashed past the Army defense to open the scoring, 5-0. Moments later,
Reese Morgan powered her way into the zone, extending the Crimson lead, 10-0. A pinpoint kick from
Brogan Mior found London, as the sophomore logged her first try of the game, 15-0.
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At the 22-minute mark of the first half, Mior shook the Army defense with a head fake, taking the ball all the way to the try zone, 20-0. London finished the Crimson scoring run in the first half with her second try, providing Harvard with a 25-0 lead heading into the halftime break.
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London opened the second half by completing the hat trick, scoring her third try of the day two minutes into the second frame of action, 30-0.
Chloe Headland raced down the sideline for her second try in back-to-back contests, as
PK Vincze followed with her first try of the season.
Sydney Gottesman concluded the scoring with her the first try of her Harvard career, sealing the Crimson's 45-3 victory.
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Harvard Highlights:
- The Crimson are 4-0 to start a 15s season for a third-straight year.
- Harvard held the Army offense to season-lows in tries (0) and points (3).
- London recorded her second three-try effort this season.
- Vincze tallied her first try of the 2023 15s season.
- Gottesman scored the first try of her collegiate career.
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Up Next:
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Harvard concludes its 15s home schedule against Brown on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. Admission to the contest is free of charge and the game can be streamed live on ESPN+
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