CMU Women's Rugby Team dominated Utah State University in Logan on Saturday afternoon, resulting in a score of 103-0 (not a typo).  The CMU Men's Rugby Team suffered their first loss of the season at home in a hard-fought 35-25 loss to Colorado College.  The Men's B side won 12-0.

In an overwhelming demonstration of rugby prowess the CMU women's team  traveled to Logan and delivered a crushing 103-0 loss to Utah State University.  Notable was the fact that 12 individual CMU players scored, including six who achieved their  first trys of their rugby careers;  Torie Slagle, Kayla Norton, Katie Wright, Ashley Martin, Jessica Willis, Jackie Stults. 

The rout began when props Sarah McManus and Kristin Star returned the opening kickoff for a try.  Jackie Stults was named the Player of the Match for her relentless play.  "This was a true full team effort," said CMU Rugby Head Coach Randy Lewis.  "We played multiple-phase rugby expertly, and minimized the penalties.  Even our most inexperienced players got considerable playing time.  Solid defensive play and open field tackling contributed to this victory more than any other factor." 

With the shutout CMU improves to 1-1on the season.  Next up for the Mavericks is a home field rematch with Utah State University on Oct 27th at Dixson Field in Grand Junction.

Meanwhile, the CMU Men's Rugby Team had a disappointing loss at home to an experienced side from Colorado College.  The two evenly matched sides swapped the lead seven times, with the CC men coming out on top 35-25. 

CMU won almost every scrum and played well supported, phased rugby, but were hamstrung by a series of penalties that Colorado College was able to convert into trys scored.  Chris Greff, Tyler Tuttle, Kellen Watley, Ryan LaFram, and Nico Fanelli scored the tries for the Mavericks.  Nico Fanelli was named Man of the Match for his tireless offensive support and crushing defensive tackling.  This was CMU's first loss of the season, bringing their record to 2-1. 

The following B Side game saw the Mavericks come out on top 12-0.  The CSU Men's Rugby Team will have a bye next week and will return to the pitch on October 20th for a match at Denver University.

All CMU Rugby home matches are played at Dixson Field - the home of Grand Junction Rugby - located at 1800 Bacon Ct, near the intersection of 27 Road and Unaweep Blvd.

For additional information, contact:

·         CMU Rugby Head Coach Randy Lewis - 303-358-6445

·         Assistant Coach Doug Evans - 970-609-1600

·         Assistant Coach Bill Edwards - 970-765-6600