LANGFORD, B.C. - The University of Victoria men's rugby team fought for the comeback, but ultimately fell to the Pacific Pride, 33-22, at Starlight Stadium in the curtain-raiser to the Canada-Chile World Rugby Qualifier, Oct. 2.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• A tough first half for the Vikes, UVic found itself down, 21-3, at the half.
• Not deterred, Victoria fought back in the second half to score 18 unanswered points and take the lead, 22-21, with just under 10 minutes to go.
• The Pride found a response, scoring the remaining points of the contest and coming away with the win, 33-22.

JERSEY AUCTION

• Both the Vikes and the Pride wore jerseys designed by west coast First Nation artists Trey Hunt and Tommy Hunt during the Saturday matchup.
• The 15 jerseys auctioned from the Vikes raised $2,962, all of which benefits Thunder Rugby, who support Indigenous rugby programs on Vancouver Island.

THOUGHTS FROM HEAD COACH SCOTT MANNING
"The guys showed commitment to come back and stay in the game physically against a tough Canada Academy team."

UP NEXT
UVic will take on collegiate rival UBC Saturday, Oct. 16 in Vancouver, B.C. The game time will be announced closer to the contest.