Frostburg State University Women’s Rugby defeated Mount St. Mary’s 15-12 on Oct. 24 in Emmitsburg, Maryland, overcoming a 7-0 halftime deficit. Izzy Sage scored twice in the second half as Frostburg State rallied for the victory.
Mount St. Mary’s Takes Halftime Lead
Mount St. Mary’s broke through the middle for a try and converted to take a 7-0 lead. Frostburg State reached the attacking end of the field several times, but Mount St. Mary’s defense kept the Bobcats scoreless before halftime. Frostburg State also limited Mount St. Mary’s after the opening score, keeping the deficit at seven points through the first half.
Frostburg State Women’s Rugby Rallies After Halftime
Frostburg State increased its pressure after the break, scoring seven minutes into the second half. Natalie Allen broke through the left side and handed off to Camila Garcia, who touched the ball down to cut the deficit to 7-5.
Five minutes later, Izzy Sage received a pass on the right side, broke through two tackles and scored to give Frostburg State a 10-7 lead. Sage added another score with 15 minutes remaining after L.J. Jordan delivered a quick pass, extending the advantage to 15-7.
Mount St. Mary’s applied late pressure and scored with just under two minutes remaining, but the conversion attempt missed. Frostburg State held on for the 15-12 final.
Frostburg State Women’s Rugby Improves to 3-3
The victory moved Frostburg State to 3-3, while Mount St. Mary’s fell to 0-6. Frostburg State will host West Chester on Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. in its regular-season finale and Senior Day match.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Frostburg State Women’s Rugby responded decisively after trailing at halftime. Garcia’s try brought the Bobcats back into the match, and Sage’s two scores gave Frostburg State the lead needed to withstand Mount St. Mary’s late pressure.
Source: Original report
