Posted: Sep 21, 2015
Axe-women overpower Huskies
HALIFAX, N.S.-- The Acadia Axewomen defeated the SMU Huskies 75-10 in Atlantic University Sport women's rugby action Saturday afternoon.
The Axewomen opened up the scoring early in the first half with a try and converted kick for a fast 7-0 lead.
Saint Mary's answered back with their own try and trailed Acadia 7-5 after the failed conversion kick.
Acadia scored the next 24 points and took a 31-5 lead into halftime. The Axewomen started the second half, like they ended the first half, scoring two quick trys and converted one of their kicks for a 43-5 lead.
SMU scored a late try in the second half and Acadia won 75-10.
Acadia improves to 2-0 and travels to Saint FX 2-0 next Sunday Sept. 27th at 2pm.
SMU falls to 0-2 and hosts UPEI 0-2 Saturday Sept. 26th at 7pm.
Source, SMU Communications
Photo Nick Pearce