VICTORIA – In what was described as a scrum-filled match at Wallace Field, the University of Victoria fell to the University of British Columbia, 31-15, in its regular season and Canada West opener.
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Half
UBC 7, UVic 0
- UBC got on the board first, regaining possession on a loose ball and rushing it back to score the first try of the match. The Thunderbirds followed with a successful conversion.
UVic 7, UBC 7
- Breaking away from the UBC defenders, Krista Scurfield bolted down the left side of the field for her first try of the season.
- Making a tough kick from the left side, Kira Peary sent the ball through the uprights for the conversion to tie the match.
UVic 10, UBC 7
- Constant penalties near the 22-metre line by the Thunderbirds led to the Vikes being awarded a penalty goal, which Peary successfully attempted to put Victoria in the lead for the first time in the contest.
UBC 14, UVic 10
- Regaining the lead in the final minute before the end of the half, UBC scored both the try and the conversion to take a four-point lead into the break.
Second Half
UBC 21, UVic 10
- Scoring in the second half was opened with UBC being awarded a penalty try by the referee to take a double-digit lead.
UBC 24, UVic 10
- Earning points from penalties on back-to-back awards, Bauder secured three more points for the Thunderbirds on her penalty goal attempt.
UBC 24, UVic 15
- Getting on the scoresheet for the first time in 2021, Gabrielle Senft drove it over the line for her first try of the game.
- Peary's conversion attempt was not successful.
UBC 31, UVic 15
- Putting the final points on the board, the Thunderbirds rushed down the left side for the try, and successfully made the conversion for seven points.
WORTH NOTING
- After the game, UBC moved to 1-0 on the season, while UVic fell to 0-1.
- The match served as the Canada West opener for both teams, along with the home opener for Victoria.
UP NEXT
The Vikes will host the University of Alberta Sunday, Sept. 26 at Wallace Field. The match is set for 11:30 a.m.
