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Comeback Falls Short Versus Navy
March 30, 2019 | Men's Rugby
WEST POINT, N.Y. - After a hard fought 80 minutes Saturday at the Anderson Rugby Complex, the Navy Midshipmen hung on for a 17-10 victory over the Army West Point men's rugby team.
Navy (9-3) opened the first half with possession and forced Army (9-4-1) to play defense in their own side for the majority of the first 40 minutes. The Mids opened the scoring early with a try in the 6th minute.
The Black Knight defense was stout for the rest of the first half, fending off several near scoring chances by Navy. Just before halftime, Austin Rutledge put Army on the board with a try to cut into Navy's lead and make it 7-5 at the break.
The second half was much of the same, as the Cadets struggled to mount any consistent offensive positions. Another try and a penalty extended Navy's lead to 17-5 with under five minutes to go.
Army refused to quit, as Jason Green scored a try from nearly the length of the field to keep the hopes alive in the waning minutes. Navy was able to hang on in the final minutes to secure the win.
HOW IT HAPPENED
FIrst Half
6th Minute: Try -- Philip Dalke (Navy); Conversion – Cole Euverard (Navy leads, 7-0).
40th Minute: Try -- Austin Rutledge (Navy leads, 7-5)
Second Half
50th Minute: Try -- Cole Euverard (Navy); Conversion – Cole Euverard (Navy leads, 14-5).
62nd Minute: PK -- Cole Euverard (Navy) -- (Navy leads, 17-5)
78th MInute: Try -- Jason Green (Army) -- (Navy leads, 17-10)
ARMY HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES
- Army is now 4-1 all-time against Navy in varsity 15s play.
- Junior Jason Green scored his team leading ninth try of the 15s season.
- Senior Austin Rutledge scored his first try of the year.
- Many Army West Point rugby 'Old Grads' were in attendance Saturday and also took part in a alumni game prior to the game.
UP NEXT
Army will host its round of 16 D1A Rugby playoff game on April 13. Opponent and time are still to be determined.
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