Scoring Summary
BIDDEFORD, Maine – The Norwich University women's rugby team pulled away in the second half in a 24-10 victory over the University of New England at Barbara J. Hazard Field on Sunday afternoon.
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UNE got on the board first as
Alyssa Ehrenfried scored a try at the 27:58 mark of the first half. Norwich pulled in front 10-5 at the half after tries by Kennedy Mack and Shweta Mane. The Nor'easters made a great defensive stop as time expired in the first, stopping a would-be try in the closing seconds.
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Brooke Sorbello knotted the score for UNE with a try early in the second half. The Cadets took over from there as AnnaLeigh Runion and Mack each added tries. Emma Parizo hit both conversion kicks for the final margin.
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UNE was 7-for-9 on line outs and scrums. Norwich won all 10 of its scrums and was 3-for-4 on line outs.
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The Nor'easters will close out the regular season on Saturday, Oct. 26 at home against Bowdoin at 2 p.m.
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