Alev Kelter

Women's Hockey

Kelter leads United States to historic victory at 2016 Rio Olympics

Former Badger scores three tries during opening day of rugby competition

Women's Hockey

Kelter leads United States to historic victory at 2016 Rio Olympics

Former Badger scores three tries during opening day of rugby competition

RIO DE JAINERO – Former University of Wisconsin women's hockey and soccer standout Alev Kelter scored twice to lead the United States Women's Rugby Sevens squad to a 48-0 victory over Colombia on Saturday at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

The victory marked Team USA's first-ever win at the Olympics, as rugby sevens is making its first appearance at the games.

Kelter put the U.S. on the board early with a try in the first minute of the game to give Team USA a 5-0 lead. She also added another try later in the first half, as the U.S. took a 24-0 lead into the intermission.

A native of Eagle River, Alaska, Kelter scored the only try for Team USA in its 12-7 loss earlier in the day Saturday against Fiji. Kelter's score marked the team's first points ever at the Olympics.

The United States is currently tied for second place in Group A with four points and faces group leader Australia on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. CT in the final game of group play. Fans in the U.S. can watch the game on USA Network or via the NBC Sports app.
 
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