KINGSTON, Ont. - Just four days after capturing the OUA title on Nixon Field, the Guelph Gryphons women's rugby team returned to Kingston for the 2021 U SPORTS Women's Rugby Championship. Facing the Canada West silver medalists on Wednesday afternoon, the Gryphons hopes of capturing a third national title in program history were dashed as the University of Victoria Vikes would earn a 21-10 victory over the Gryphons in their national quarterfinal matchup. 
Faith Tilley, Taylor Briley, and Soleil Brookes all scored during the Victoria Vikes in the 21-10 win. The Gryphons were able to open the first-half scoring with Hannah Beaumont streaking down the left wing, but Victoria answered back with a try from Faith Tilley in the 12th minute. Taylor Briley would dot down in the 32nd minute to put the Vikes up 14-5 at halftime. After the break, a re-energized Guelph side would get gain some traction, with Beaumont's second try of the day coming in the 23rd minute of the second half. But the Vikes would shut the door on any Gryphon momentum with Soliei Brookes scoring the final and decisive try in the 31st minute of the second half. Alexie Pusch made a pair of conversions while teammate Brooke Bazion made her attempt in a winning effort for the Vikes. With this win, Victoria advances to the U SPORTS Women's Rugby Championship semifinals on Friday, while Guelph will play in the consolation semifinal on Friday at 11am versus the St FX X-Women, who lost 40-12 in their national quarterfinal match with the Ottawa Gee-Gees.
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Scoring Summary
Victoria 21 – Guelph 10
First Half
GUE – Try, Hannah Beaumont (Convert unsuccessful) 4' 0-5
VIC – Try, Faith Tilley (Alexie Pusch convert) 12' 7-5
VIC – Try, Taylor Briley (Brooke Bazion convert) 32' 14-5
Second Half
GUE – Try, Hannah Beaumont (Convert unsuccessful) 23' 14-10
VIC – Try, Soleil Brooks (Alexie Pusch convert) 31' 21-10
