Collective Offensive Effort Leads Black Knights Past Navy

Saturday, October 31

Annapolis, MD

2 PM

Army West Point

Navy

Collective Offensive Effort Leads Black Knights Past Navy

November 01, 2020 | Men's Rugby

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Army West Point men's rugby team had a successful road trip Saturday afternoon, securing a dominant 39-13 win over rival Navy.

The Black Knights got off to a strong start offensively as freshman Dom Tianga scored his first collegiate try in the 6^th minute to give Army an early 7-0 lead. Captain Matthew Meehan then followed suit, adding the Black Knights second try of the day only 11 minutes in.

After a successful Navy penalty kick in the 16^th minute, Army answered back with their third try of the day by Larry Williams, boosting their lead to 16. Despite two more scores by the Midshipman, the Black Knights offense remained relentless, posting three more tries on the afternoon from Nolan Green, Parker Ross and Robert Barrett.

6:40 - Army TRY scored by Dom Tianga; Conversion successful by Sean McNulty.
Army 7- Navy 0
11:20 - Army TRY scored by Matthew Meehan; Conversion unsuccessful.
Army 12- Navy 0
16:30 - Navy PENALTY KICK by Navy #10.
Army 12- Navy 3
19:18 - Army TRY scored by Larry Williams Jr.; Conversion successful by Sean McNulty.
Army 19- Navy 3
26:00 - Navy TRY scored by #1 & conversion successful by #10.
Army 19- Navy 10
32:20 - Navy PENALTY KICK by #10.
Army 19- Navy 13.
35:34 - Army TRY scored by Nolan Green; Conversion unsuccessful.
Army 24- Navy 13
45:36 - Army PENALTY KICK by Sean McNulty.
Army 27- Navy 13
69:37 - Army TRY scored by Parker Ross; Conversion successful by Sean McNulty.
Army 34- Navy 13
74:35 - Army TRY scored by Robert Barrett; Conversion unsuccessful.
Army 39- Navy 13

The Black Knights have a short break before meeting the Midshipman again on November 14 for their final contest of the year.