Women’s ultimate team gearing up for spring

Last weekend was not all fun and games for the women’s club ultimate Frisbee team in its annual Halloween tournament.

The team uses the tournament, and the fall season in general, to recruit new members, introduce the game to new players and scope the competition in preparation for its regional competition.

The women’s ultimate team finished fifth in regional competition last year and third the year before, but only the top two teams advance to nationals.

Women’s club ultimate Frisbee president Lindsay Neary said getting over the hump and qualifying for Nationals starts now.

“It’ll take a lot of work,” Neary said. “We’ve got to be strong mentally.”

The team went 2-2 in its own tournament last weekend and 5-1 earlier this season in a tournament at Purdue.

“We’ve built a good foundation,” Neary said. “And we’re hoping for a breakthrough year.”

Women’s rugby has full weekend

The women’s club rugby team defeated Eastern Suburbs 44-12 on Saturday, preparing Ohio for games against Miami and Wright State in Athens this weekend.

Kyra Eversman led the way for the Bobcats against Eastern Suburbs, scoring three tries in the match.

Despite the big win, the team has focused its attention toward the two big matches this weekend. Women’s club rugby president Amber O’Connor said the entire rugby team has been looking forward to their matches against Miami and Wright State for sometime.

Ohio takes the field against the RedHawks at 11 a.m. and Wright State at noon Saturday at the South Green Intramural Fields.

— Tim Trainor