VICTORIA - The University of Victoria women's rugby team hosts the University of Calgary for the annual Jenny Vincent Memorial Thursday, Sept. 21 at Wallace Field.

MATCH INFORMATION
Vikes vs. Calgary Dinos
Thursday, Sept. 21 | 5 p.m.
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ABOUT JENNY VINCENT

• A pioneer in women's rugby, Jenny Vincent was a member of the 1987 Rugby Canada senior women's national team- the first national team Rugby Canada put on the pitch.
• Vincent took the helm of the Vikes rugby program, guiding UVic through its inaugural season of CIS (now U SPORTS) play.
• Relocating to Calgary, Vincent worked tirelessly to elevate the Dinos' club rugby team to a varsity one, and led Calgary through its first season of Canada West play in 2008.
• The Jenny Vincent Memorial Game was started in 2010 between the University of Victoria and University of Calgary to honour her contributions to the two programs. 

NEWS & NOTES

• The Vikes enter the match at 1-1 overall, securing its first win of the season this past Sunday against Alberta, 49-0, Sept. 17 at Wallace Field.
• Calgary holds a record of 0-3 on the season coming to Victoria, most recently falling to Lethbridge, 43-12, Sept. 16.
• Victoria last matched up against the Dinos in the Canada West playoff semifinals, Oct. 20, 2022. The Vikes came away with the 34-8 win in Edmonton, Alta.
• UVic has won the last three Jenny Vincent Memorial Games, most recently claiming a 42-12 win over Calgary Sept. 18, 2022 at Wallace Field.
• Carissa Norsten leads the Vikes with three tries on the season, all scored against Alberta. Maggie MacKinnon has a team-leading three converts through two matches.