VICTORIA (U SPORTS) – It was a heartbreaking end to a historic, remarkable 2022 season for the UBC Thunderbirds.

Kennedy Feasby's try in the final minute of play proved to be the difference-maker as the Guelph Gryphons defeated the UBC Thunderbirds in comeback fashion, 26-25, in their quarterfinal game at the 2022 U SPORTS Women's Rugby Championship on Nov. 2.
 
Schedule & Results 
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Guelph's tries were scored in the 20th, 41^st, 58th and 69th minute by Kennedy Feasby (2), Shoshauna Gauvin, and Brianna Martey, respectively, while Florenc Symonds (3rd minute), Mia Bullock (13 and 26th minutes), Kally King (44th minute), and Savannah Bauder (65th minute) replied in a losing cause for the Thunderbirds.
 
With this win, Guelph advances to play Laval on Friday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. in the semifinals, while UBC takes on Acadia in the consolation semifinal, Nov. 4 at 1 p.m.
 
Nike Top Performers
UBC: Florence Symonds
Guelph: Brianna Martey
 

 
SCORING SUMMARY
First Half
3' UBC try #13 Florence Symonds (#10 convert missed) – 5-0 UBC
13' UBC try #14 Mia Bullock (#10 convert missed) – 10-0 UBC
20' Guelph try #7 Kennedy Feasby (#10 convert missed) – 10-5 UBC
26' UBC try #14 Mia Bullock (#10 convert missed) – 15-5 UBC
 
Second Half
41' Guelph try #19 Shoshauna Gauvin (Convert #10 Kendra Cousineau) – 15-12 UBC
44' UBC try #15 Kally King (#10 convert missed) – 20-12 UBC
58' Guelph try #1 Brianna Martey (Convert #10 Kendra Cousineau) – 20-19 UBC
65' UBC try #10 Savannah Bauder (#10 convert missed) – 25-19 UBC
69' Guelph try #7 Kennedy Feasby (Convert #10 Kendra Cousineau) – 26-25 Guelph