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Stanford Women's Rugby: Stanford 31, Brown 12

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Stanford 31, Brown 12

For Stanford, the name of the game was stopping the Brown forward-punching centers from breaking the line. And in most cases they were indeed able to do so, while taking more than a little battery to the arms and shoulders. As the cornrowed foes fought on, Stanford did indeed find the holes in order to lay down a try and more. Stanford's round of four game with Brown proved to be the Cardinal’s last win of the season, as the ladies kept Brown in check with a 31-12 win.

Brown did not let up for a second and kept Stanford on their tip-toes as they continued to punch and buck their way towards the unattainable, but Stanford's nerve endings punched back and fired their way towards a couple of smart trys, one of particular note when Miss Jessica Watkins touched down a chip by Amelia Villines. Always a key player, Melissa Smit also touched down and made several conversions.

While Brown showed a tough pack and indeed scored a try from the base of a scrum, Stanford kept it real by going for the ball at breakdowns. Turnovers resulted.

At the end of the day, the score may not have reflected the true battle seen on the field, but Stanford did not have much time to pause as they turned their eyes towards Penn State.

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