VICTORIA – The University of Victoria women's rugby team hosts the University of Alberta, Sept. 29, at Wallace Field, rounding out its regular season schedule against Alberta schools.
MATCH INFORMATION
Vikes vs. Alberta Pandas
Thursday, Sept. 27 | 5 p.m. | Wallace Field
UVic women's rugby requests that spectators show support, observance and recognition around the importance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by wearing orange to the game.
Admission: Donations are being accepted at the gate, with all proceeds benefiting Thunder Rugby, supporting Indigenous rugby programs and communities on Vancouver Island.
SERIES HISTORY
- The Vikes hold a 6-0 record against the Pandas since the 2016 season.
- Last meeting Sept. 26, 2021, the Vikes claimed the 37-0 shutout win at Wallace Field.
NEWS & NOTES
- The Vikes enter the weekend at 2-1 on the season, sitting second in the Canada West standings with 11 points.
- Alberta sits at 1-2 on the year, coming off a 20-0 loss to Calgary, Sept. 24.
- Victoria is coming off a win over Lethbridge, 53-5, Sept. 22 at Wallace Field.
- UVic remains ranked sixth in the nation in the U SPORTS weekly Top 10 poll, a position it has held since the first iteration of the 2022 poll, Sept. 6.
- Kira Peary enters the match as the reigning Canada West Player of the Week after a 14-point showing against the Pronghorns, Sept. 22. She leads the Vikes with 22 points on the season.
- The Pandas are led by Shelby Pierce, who has two tries for 10 points in 2022.
- The match will round out the Vikes' regular season schedule against the Alberta schools. UVic will wrap up regular season play against UBC Saturday, Oct. 15 at Wallace Field.
GAMEDAY LINEUP
