WOLFVILLE – The Acadia Axewomen put on a show for the over 1,300 fans in attendance for Homecoming 2023 on Saturday as they topped the Saint Mary's Huskies 53-14.

Acadia led from the sixth minute on, with Chloe Buckingham opening the scoring.

The Axewomen led 31-7 at the half, holding SMU to just a try per half on the day.

Multi-try scorers for Acadia included Kenzie Cecchetto and Olivia Savoie, while Sara Grant kicked four coverts and scored a try.

Prior to the game, the 2023 graduating seniors were recognized, which included: Amanda Jardine, Cecchetto, Katya Dondi, Kaitlyn Jinda, Holly Robinson and Buckingham.

While Acadia had already solidified third place going into the weekend, they now know they will face the STFX X-Women in the AUS semfinal. The winner will then travel to PEI to face the UPEI Panthers for the AUS championship.

SCORING SUMMARY 
ACA 31-22: 53 
SMU 7-7: 14 

1^st HALF 
ACA – Chloe Buckingham try. 6^thminute

ACA – Kaitlyn Jinda try. 13^thminute 

ACA – Kenzie Cecchetto try. 19^th minute (Sara Grant convert) 

ACA – Kenzie Cecchetto try. 30^th minute (Sara Grant convert) 

ACA – Kaitlyn Landry try. 37^th minute (Sara Grant convert) 

SMU – Devyn Di Nardo try. 40^th minute (Lauren Maye convert)

2^nd HALF 
ACA – Olivia Savoie try. 49^ndminute 

ACA – Juliette Matsokubo try. 53^rd minute (Sara Grant convert) 

ACA – Sara Grant try. 64^th minute

SMU – Elliana Porter try. 69^th minute (Lauren Maye convert)

ACA – Olivia Savoie try. 77^th minute

Players of the Game: 
Acadia – Olivia Savoie  
SMU – Jenna Isenor 

Legend: 
Try: 5 points 
Penalty goal: 3 points 
Convert: 2 points