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WRUG vs Lethbridge 2021
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Women's Rugby Alexis Chevalier, Vikes Sports Information

Vikes set for rematch with Thunderbirds

Vancouver, B.C. – The University of Victoria women's rugby team closes out its regular season slate with a rematch of their season-opener against the University of British Columbia, Oct. 23 at the McGavin Rugby Centre.
 
MATCH INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, Oct. 23
Location: Gerald McGavin UBC Rugby Centre
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Watch: Canada West TV Presented by Co-op
 
FAST FACTS
  • The Vikes moved up a spot in the weekly U SPORTS top-10 rankings after its win over Lethbridge, now sitting in the No. 6 spot.
  • UBC enters the match with a 4-0 record, and is ranked No. 5 by U SPORTS, while also holding the top spot in the Canada West standings.
  • UVic is coming off its second shutout win of the season, defeating Lethbridge, 29-0, Oct. 17.
  • In the first meeting of the season between the two sides, the Thunderbirds came away with the 31-15 victory at Wallace Field, Sept. 19, UVic's only loss on the season.
  • After scoring only two tries in the season-opener, the Vikes have scored five-or-more tries in each of their last three matches. 
 
UP NEXT
With both teams having solidified their spot at the Canada West Final Four, teams will await final seeding and game times for the semifinals, set for Oct. 28.
 
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