TORONTO, Ont. (October 2, 2015) – The No. 3 Gaels (4-0) matched up against the York Lions (2-2) this Friday grabbing a 41-7 win and stretching their winning streak to four games.
GAME FLOW After being topped by the Gaels in last year's OUA Quarter Final match the Lions were determined to make their mark against their main competitor in the Russel Division of the OUA getting a try down from Cheyenne Legerton and a matching conversion from Mariah Fontana early in the first half. The Gaels asserted their dominance quickly, however and scored themselves a lead of 24-7 against the Lions at halftime.
The Gaels continued to lead in the second putting up 17 points in the half and shutting down any attempts from the Lions. The Gaels were led yet again by
Emma Chown (Barrie, Ont.) who put down three tries in their win. Queen's also had tries from
Caitie Ryan (Kamloops, B.C.),
Miranda Seifert (Regina),
McKinley Hunt (King City, Ont.) and
Lauren McEwen (Wasaga Beach, Ont.), who also scored three conversion in their 41-7 victory over York.
BY THE NUMBERS41-21 – Score for the Gaels the last time the two teams met
No. 3 – The Gaels current CIS ranking
55 –
Emma Chown's total points this season
11 – Points from veteran
Lauren McEwen in the game
UP NEXT The Gaels will be on the road again next weekend for their final regular OUA season games where they will face the Guelph Gryphons Friday, October 9 at 6:00 pm.
