The University of Toronto Varsity Blues women's rugby team fell 44-0 to the Laurier Golden Hawks in their 2014 season opener on Saturday, September 6 in Waterloo.
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In what was many of the Blues first Varsity games, the team rose to the challenge. Toronto played hard and continued to hold the line, playing a great defensive game under pressure.Â
Laurier's Chloe Graves led the way with three tries, while Jennifer Gilmour had four conversions and two penalty goals.
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The Blues will look to bounce back as they host the Trent Excalibur in their home opener next Sunday, September 14 at Varsity Centre. Game time is set for 6 p.m.
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