The Matchup
The UBC Thunderbirds take all the good feelings from their 2017 season opening victory over Alberta on the BC Ferries to UVic for a showdown with the Vikes.
The match-up takes place Sunday, September 24 at 1pm in Victoria. Both teams sport 1-0 records early on in the Canada West regular season.
Last Action
The 'Birds made history in their season opener at Ken Woods Field, by defeating the Alberta Pandas 29-19. The win was the first time in UBC's history they have defeated Alberta in women's rugby.
UVic looked absolutely dominant in their season opener, also against the Pandas. The Vikes dismantled their Alberta opponents by a score of 82-0.
By the Numbers
4 – the short four game regular season makes every game must-win in Canada West women's rugby.
5 – the number of tries UBC scored in their opening match versus Alberta that were scored or created by first-year players.
Shoshanah Seumanutafa scored three and made a powerful run that led directly to a penalty try, while fellow freshman
Alayna Scramstad scored the other for the T-Birds.
Players To Watch
Shoshanah Seumanutafa – there aren't enough superlatives to describe Seumanutafu's three-try debut performance with the 'Blue and Gold'.
Sarah Klok – another first-year who made an immediate impact for the T-Birds, Klok was force in the scrum and the rucks against Alberta.
