GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Bowdoin College women's rugby team won the inaugural NIRA 7s Championship, hosted by Guilford College, on Saturday afternoon. The Polar Bears posted an impressive 4-0 mark for the weekend to claim the crown.
 
Match Highlights

• Bowdoin earned the title with wins over Guilford, Warren Wilson, Emory & Henry, and UNE on Saturday.
• The Polar Bears defeated Guilford 40-0, led by five tries from Malia Petelo, in their opener before knocking off Warren Wilson 38-5, behind two more from Petelo.
• In the closest match of the day, the Polar Bears tipped Emory & Henry 25-12 behind a pair of tries from Rebecca Vakarau.
• The Polar Bears closed out their day with a shutout of UNE, 29-0. Hannah Smart led the way with a trio of tries to spark the victory.

Up Next

• The Polar Bears will return to action this weekend when they host the Polar Bear 7s Tournament on Sunday, April 13.