Matchday Info
Lindenwood (5-1) vs Harvard (4-0)
Saturday, October 17 | 12:00 PM CT
St. Charles, Mo. | Steward Field at Hunter Stadium
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The Lindenwood Women's Rugby team won its second straight match last Saturday, defeating Davenport by a final score of 52-5. Jasmine Fehoko and Kanani Watts each scored two tries to lead the Lions offensively, while the defense allowed just one try midway through the second half en route to Lindenwood's fifth victory of the 2026 fall season. Gianna Diaz scored her first try of the season, becoming the 21st different player to score a try for the Lions this season, and added three conversions in the win over Davenport.

The Black and Gold will now face their biggest challenge of the season on Saturday afternoon when they host Harvard University on Senior Day. Last season, the Crimson defeated the Lions twice in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with the second meeting coming in the NIRA Divisional Championship match, where Lindenwood fell by a final score of 22-19.

Lions Storylines

• Lindenwood currently sits in third in the NIRA standings with two conference matches remaining. The Lions must finish in the top four to advance to the NIRA Semifinals.
• Ava Reuter leads the team with nine tries, while Gianna Diaz leads the squad with 13 conversions.
• The Lions are seeking their first win over Harvard as members of the NIRA. Lindenwood is 0-2 all-time against the Crimson during the 15s season. 

 About Harvard

• Harvard is currently 4-0 on the season, with wins over Sacred Heart, Brown, Navy, and Dartmouth. The Crimson sit atop the NIRA standings with two matches remaining.
• Harvard leads the NIRA in scoring during conference play with 186 points.
• The Crimson have won three consecutive NIRA 15s National Championships, dating back to the 2023 season.

Next Up
The Lions will head to New York for their final road contest of the regular season next Saturday at Army. Kickoff on October 24 is set for 12 p.m. CT in West Point, N.Y.