Have You Ever Seen a Wildcat Outrun an Aggie?

Chico State Women’s rugby won over UC Davis on Saturday, February 24th, 33-10, marking Chico’s 6th undefeated game of the season

Playing on their home field, Chico defeated Davis for second time this season, at the start of their double header. Starting strong, flanker Karla Santiaguillo scored the first try of the match, raising the team’s confidence as they faced the defending national champions.

As the match progressed, Chico took the game forward with a penalty kick before Davis scored their first try of the match. Fullback Darby McFall would score another penalty kick before the half, after lock Jennifer Brissenden brought Chico their second try of the match. Chico would receive a yellow during this half, as prop Rebecca Kilmartin was sent to the sin bin.

With the score at 20-5 at half, Chico wing Alyssa Pena scored off a break away, . Kilmartin would score after, and McFall would score before Davis made their last try of the match. Missing both of their conversions, the Aggies would only manage 10 points this match, while Chico pulled ahead with 33, having missed two conversions in the second half.

With a win under their belt, at 33-10 full time, Chico will advance into their next game on Sunday, February 25th, undefeated. Chico will play CSU Humboldt next, hoping to bring another win home for their last home game of the season.

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