The Stanford women’s rugby club team finished its season Saturday night with a loss to Penn State, who earned its second consecutive title. After beating Brown 43-32 on Friday in the semifinal match at Stanford’s Steuber Rugby Stadium, the team faced the Lady Ruggers for the championship. It was the sixth consecutive time these two teams have faced each other in the national championship and, with its win, Penn State evened the series at three titles apiece.

Against Brown, the Cardinal trailed 27-24 but was able to pull out the win by converting on late tries. Stanford got two tries each from senior wing Jess Watkins and sophomore center Melanie Nacouzi, who scored late in the game to pad Stanford’s lead.

In the championship game, the Penn State defense shut down the Cardinal offense, which was scoreless until sophomore flanker Frances Wehrwein scored late in the game off a breakaway run by Watkins. Junior wing Deven Owsiany was the star for Penn State, scoring two tries in the 24-7 win and earning Player of the Match honors.