Army West Point Athletics
Army West Point
Wheeling Jesuit
Black Knights Victorious on the Road
October 13, 2018 | Men's Rugby
WHEELING, WV - Army men's rugby continued its hot start to the fall campaign, defeating Rugby East foe Wheeling Jesuit 33-21 on the road to remain undefeated.
The Black Knights (6-0, 4-0) saw two first half scores, the first a Jordan Jurosic try and the second a penalty try, to give the Cadets a 14-7 lead at the half.
The second half was all Army. Sam Sutera, James Mbony, and Bailey Abercrombie each scored tries. The Black Knights led 33-14 in the 61st minutes and clamped down defensively to secure the road victory.
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Half
- 20th minute: Try – Jordan Jurosic; Conversion (Mbony) – Army (Army leads, 7-0)
- 25th minute: Try – Wheeling Jesuit; Conversion – WJ (Tied, 7-7)
- 39th minute: Try – Penalty Try – Army (Army leads, 14-7)
Second Half
- 42nd minute: Try – Sam Sutera – Army (Army leads, 19-7)
- 50th minute: Try – Wheeling Jesuit; Conversion – WJ (Army leads, 19-14)
- 55th minute: Try – James Mbony; Conversion (Mbony) – Army (Army leads, 26-14)
- 61st minute: Try – Bailey Abercrombie; Conversion (Mbony) – Army (Army leads, 33-14)
- 69th minute: Try – Wheeling Jesuit; Conversion – WJ (Army leads, 33-21)
ARMY HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES
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Army begins the season at least 6-0 for the third time since turning varsity. The 2014-15 team began the year 8-0 for the best start.
UP NEXT
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Army returns to action on Friday, Oct. 19 at home versus Notre Dame College at 5 p.m.
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