FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Harvard women's rugby defeated Sacred Heart on the road on Friday, Sept. 13, winning 25-20. The Crimson improved to 2-0-1.
With 1:30 remaining in the second half, Harvard made a critical push towards the try zone after a turnover, with a significant run from junior Victoria Stanley. Junior Lennox London scored her second try of the match, giving the Crimson the lead.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Lennox London opened the game with a try for Harvard. Senior Chloe Headland converted the try, making it 7-0.
- Headland later converted a penalty kick in the middle of the first half, extending the lead to 10-3.
- In the second half, Reese Morgan broke away from a tackle and scored, further extending the Crimson lead.
- Despite Sacred Heart leveling the game with a try and a penalty kick, Harvard responded with time remaining. Lennox London scored her seventh try of the year to secure the lead and the win for Harvard.
UP NEXT
Harvard will play Oxford University in an exhibition match on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The match will stream on ESPN+.
