Women’s Rugby Downs Mount St. Mary’s, 49-12, For Second Varsity 15’s Win

EMMITSBURG, Md. – The Princeton University women's rugby team earned its second 15's victory at the varsity level Saturday afternoon at Echo Field with a 49-12 triumph over Mount St. Mary's.

The Tigers displayed their growth as a program, avenging their narrow 27-26 loss to Mount St. Mary's from the 2023 season.

The Tigers, who are in their third season as a varsity program, were led by Malinka Kwemo, who recorded a hat-trick. Ava Gregory and Amelia Clarke each scored twice, while Hannah Mulligan and Maya Kenny scored once for Princeton.

Kwemo ensured Princeton got off to a strong start, scoring 10 minutes into the match then again with 17:00 on the clock. Gregory then crossed the line in the 25 minute and the 29th minute, giving Princeton a 20-5 advantage heading into halftime.

Kwemo wasted little time in the second half, scoring in the 43rd minute. Mulligan found the try zone in the 47th minute before Clarke scored in the 52nd and 66th minutes. Kenny scored her first career try in the 78th minute as the Tigers defeated the Mount, 49-12.

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