Army West Point Athletics
Saturday, October 31
Annapolis, Md.
11 a.m.
Army West Point
at
Navy
October 30, 2026 | Women's Rugby
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Army West Point women's rugby travels to Annapolis to take on Navy in the fourth edition of the Star Match, as part of the Star Series presented by USAA. The match on Saturday, Oct. 31 will begin at 11 a.m. and broadcast live on Navy Athletics YouTube.
Entering the contest, the Black Knights hold a 4-4 overall record, commanding a 3-1 record in NIRA matchups. The Midshipmen head into the matchup 2-3 overall and in conference play.
In the three previous star series matches, Army is unbeaten with a 3-0 record.
In the last meeting between the service academy rivals, Army posted a dominant 84-0 victory over Navy at West Point. The Black Knights jumped out to a 27-0 lead in the first 20 minutes of play highlighted by two tries from current senior Emily Steen and junior Cassidy Ball who added a try. Three more tries before the half with current players Grace Macune and Chloe De Leon scoring a try apiece, gave Army a 46-0 advantage heading into the break. The Black Knights' offense continued the attack in the second half with Macune, De Leon, and Ball each reaching the try zone once more to close out the contest.
The Black Knights head into the match coming off the heels of back-to-back wins over the Royal Military College of Canada and Lindenwood.
Against RMC, Army claimed a 144-0 victory on senior night which shattered the program record for points scored in a single match. The Black Knights tallied 22 tries and 17 conversions while holding the Paladins scoreless for Army's only shutout of the season.
Last Saturday against Lindenwood, the Black Knights earned a 12-5 win over the Lions, highlighted by a stellar defensive performance to mark the first win over the Lions in 15s competition in program history. Yesenia Morales scored a try just over 33 minutes into the contest after breaking through the Lions' defense and diving into the try zone, followed by Kaiya Wrigley who secured a try from blocking a kick in the try zone to extend Army's advantage with just over 10 minutes left to play.
Follow the Black Knights
Follow Army Women's Rugby on X @ArmyWP_WRugby and on Instagram @womens.army.rugby. Fans can also like Army West Point Athletics on Facebook and learn more about women's rugby and other programs at goarmywestpoint.com.
Army West Point Athletic Association, Inc. (AWPAA)
AWPAA is an IRS code 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established to execute the United States Military Academy's intercollegiate athletics program. AWPAA is led by a board of directors that provides guidance to the director of athletics, who serves as the primary advisor to the USMA Superintendent and the USMA leadership on all NCAA operations. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army values through an extraordinary Division I athletic experience.
Entering the contest, the Black Knights hold a 4-4 overall record, commanding a 3-1 record in NIRA matchups. The Midshipmen head into the matchup 2-3 overall and in conference play.
In the three previous star series matches, Army is unbeaten with a 3-0 record.
In the last meeting between the service academy rivals, Army posted a dominant 84-0 victory over Navy at West Point. The Black Knights jumped out to a 27-0 lead in the first 20 minutes of play highlighted by two tries from current senior Emily Steen and junior Cassidy Ball who added a try. Three more tries before the half with current players Grace Macune and Chloe De Leon scoring a try apiece, gave Army a 46-0 advantage heading into the break. The Black Knights' offense continued the attack in the second half with Macune, De Leon, and Ball each reaching the try zone once more to close out the contest.
The Black Knights head into the match coming off the heels of back-to-back wins over the Royal Military College of Canada and Lindenwood.
Against RMC, Army claimed a 144-0 victory on senior night which shattered the program record for points scored in a single match. The Black Knights tallied 22 tries and 17 conversions while holding the Paladins scoreless for Army's only shutout of the season.
Last Saturday against Lindenwood, the Black Knights earned a 12-5 win over the Lions, highlighted by a stellar defensive performance to mark the first win over the Lions in 15s competition in program history. Yesenia Morales scored a try just over 33 minutes into the contest after breaking through the Lions' defense and diving into the try zone, followed by Kaiya Wrigley who secured a try from blocking a kick in the try zone to extend Army's advantage with just over 10 minutes left to play.
Follow the Black Knights
Follow Army Women's Rugby on X @ArmyWP_WRugby and on Instagram @womens.army.rugby. Fans can also like Army West Point Athletics on Facebook and learn more about women's rugby and other programs at goarmywestpoint.com.
Army West Point Athletic Association, Inc. (AWPAA)
AWPAA is an IRS code 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established to execute the United States Military Academy's intercollegiate athletics program. AWPAA is led by a board of directors that provides guidance to the director of athletics, who serves as the primary advisor to the USMA Superintendent and the USMA leadership on all NCAA operations. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army values through an extraordinary Division I athletic experience.
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