Cindy Taulava (11/14/2023) - Athlete Awards - Dartmouth College Athletics

Cindy Taulava

Award:
Athletes of the Week
Week:
11/14/2023
Sport:
Women's Rugby
Bio:
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The New England weather is getting colder as the term winds down. Don’t tell that to this week’s athletes being honored. The two student-athletes are heating up the turf and the ice for the Big Green. First year rugby lock Cindy Taulava scored three tries in the semi-finals of the NIRA championship with a win over Quinnipiac. Meanwhile sophomore Cooper Black is so hot he is almost melting the ice for the men’s hockey team. The 6-8 goaltender made 67 saves over two games with a win and a tie in ECAC action.

Their efforts are rewarded by being named The Richards Group Athletes of the week.

Each week, DartmouthSports.com will spotlight two outstanding student-athletes - one male, one female - as Athletes of the Week. Student-athletes may be chosen based upon their efforts both on and off the field of competition.

Cindy Taulava, Fy., San Leandro, Calif., Lock, Women’s Rugby

Cindy Taulava had three tries for the Big Green in the first half of Saturday’s NIRA Semifinal, a 38-8 win over Quinnipiac. Her third multi-try performance of the season helped the two-time defending champions punch their ticket to a third consecutive NIRA title. She scored twice against Harvard during the regular season and will look to replicate that success in Saturday’s championship battle with the Crimson.

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