Gee-Gees advance to USports women’s rugby semifinal with 40-12 win over X-Women

By Canadian Press

Posted Nov 11, 2021 03:49:00 PM.

The Ottawa Gee-Gees defeated the StFX X-Women 40-12 on Wednesday to reach the semifinals at the USports women's rugby championship.

Madison Grant opened the scoring in the sixth minute as the Gee-Gees roared out to a 22-0 halftime lead en route to the victory.

Ottawa will play Victoria on Friday after the Vikes defeated the Guelph Gryphons 21-10 at Nixon Field.

Laval dumped Acadia 46-12 and Queen's defeated UBC 33-26 in the late game. The reigning champion Rouge et Or will play the Gaels on Friday.

Competition continues through Sunday.

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