Sports Briefs

Women's rugby team qualifies for nationals

Although the women’s rugby team’s 27-35 loss to Brown University this past Sunday deprived them of a Northeast Rugby Union title, the Brewers still received a bid for the national tournament this spring.

After a strong 30-5 quarterfinal victory over Army, the women advanced to the championship game against Brown. A tough opponent, Vassar stayed close, trailing by only five points late in the game, but unable to take the lead.

The Brewers had strong performances all weekend, especially from Championship MVP. Danielle Goodman-Levy ’09 who had two scores against Brown and another two against Army.

—Elizabeth Pacheco, Sports Editor

Fencing teams find success in home opener

Vassar’s men’s and women’s fencing teams began their home seasons this past Sunday, Nov. 11 when they hosted the VC Invitational. Competing against Yeshiva University, Marist College, Sacred Heart University and Rutgers University, the men’s team had decisive wins in all their matches. The women were successful as well, only narrowly falling to Sacred Heart.

With a whole season still to come, “these early wins will give the men’s and women’s fencing teams some confidence in their abilities and enthusiam to work hard together to face the tough teams ahead,” said the teams’ Head Coach Brad Gillman.

—E.P.

Fall sports teams end their winning seasons

In the final weekend of fall sports events, the Brewers fought hard and emerged with some final victories.

Both the women’s soccer and volleyball teams competed in the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Confernce tournaments. Having won their quarterfinal match earlier last week, the soccer team lost to SUNY Brockport 2-1. The volleyball team faced Ithaca College in the finals and was edged out of the title in a close five-game match.

The men’s and women’s cross country teams also finished their seasons last Saturday at the National Collegiate Athletic Associations Atlantic Regionals meet.

—E.P.