OUA champions to defend title

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For a second year in a row, the McMaster Women’s Rugby team is making an appearance at the OUA playoffs. Another banner in the David Braley Athletic Centre does not seem so far fetched for a team that has played remarkably all season.

Ending the regular season with four wins and one loss, the team is ranked first in the Russell Division and third nationally.

This year, the squad is defending the title against the Guelph Gryphons, who are ranked first in the country and held a perfect record of 5-0 this season.

Both teams are quite familiar with one another as they competed last year for the OUA banner. Last year, the Marauders defeated the Gryphons with a final score of 19-10.

The Marauders will not have home pitch advantage come Oct. 31 as they travel to Guelph looking to repeat history.

While the team prepares for the championship title, the success of the team has brought numerous OUA awards.

The team’s performance on a grand scale has allowed the opportunity for individual recognition.

Five Marauders have been named to the Russell Division all-star team: Cindy Nelles, Emily Ricketts, Colleen Irowa, Katie Svoboda and Abi Moody.

Individual awards have also been given to Cindy Nelles, the recipient of the Most Valuable Player award. Fifth-year fullback Rina Charalampis is the recipient of the Community Service Award for her contribution to McMaster Athletes Care and other community initiatives.

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