The Lindenwood Women's Rugby team (5-1, 2-1 NIRA) defeated Davenport University on Saturday by a final score of 52-5. Jasmine Fehoko and Kanani Watts each scored two tries in the second half to power the Lions to their fifth win of the 2026 fall season.
In the opening half, Ava Reuter scored her team-leading ninth try of the season in the seventh minute to give Lindenwood a 5-0 lead. Gianna Diaz added the conversion to extend the advantage to 7-0. Later in the half, Ella Elordi found the try zone in the 40th minute, giving the Lions a 12-0 lead heading into halftime.
Fehoko opened the second half scoring with tries in the 48th and 56th minutes, with Diaz converting both attempts to push Lindenwood's lead to 26-0. Davenport responded in the 63rd minute to cut the deficit to 26-5, but the Lions' defense held firm and did not allow another try for the remainder of the contest.
Ashley Misch and Diaz added tries in the 65th and 73rd minutes, respectively, while Watts scored two tries in the 68th and 79th minutes. Joselin Roque Lopez converted kicks on the Lions' final three tries as Lindenwood secured their second consecutive victory with a 52-5 win.
The Lions will return home next Saturday to host Harvard for Senior Day. Kickoff from Steward Field at Hunter Stadium is scheduled for 12 p.m. CT, with the match streaming on ESPN+.