RIVERDALE, N.Y. – Fresh off a 51-0 victory over the College of Staten Island in its first-ever game, the Manhattan University Women's Flag Football program will host Rutgers in its fall season finale on Saturday, Nov. 14. Kickoff is set for noon at Gaelic Park.
Season-Opening Highlights
Manhattan excelled on both sides of the ball in last Saturday's 51-0 shutout of the College of Staten Island.
Junior quarterback
Olivia Cadiz (Orlando, FL) threw for 251 yards and two touchdowns in three quarters. Freshman backup quarterback
Lucia Siracusano (Lusby, MD) kept the offense rolling with two fourth-quarter touchdown passes.
Freshman wide receiver
Maria Baloy (Panama) led the receiving effort with nine catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns.
On defense, Manhattan intercepted four passes. Freshman London Lauritzen (Canyon Lake, CA) and junior transfer
Kayla Comizio (Eastchester, NY) each returned an interception for a touchdown.
Scouting Rutgers
Rutgers competed in the NIRSA Regional Tournament at the University of Maryland last weekend. The Scarlet Knights won their first four games before falling 18-13 to Maryland in the championship match.
"This will be a great test for our young Jasper team. Rutgers is a well-coached squad that has a lot more game experience. It will be key how our team responds to adversity against the Scarlet Knights," said Manhattan head coach Frank Jennaco whose inaugural Jasper roster includes 16 freshmen.
