Army West Point Athletics
Army West Point
Mary Washington
Men’s Rugby Set to Take on Mary Washington
March 15, 2024 | Men's Rugby
WEST POINT, N.Y. - The Army West Point Men's Rugby Team (4-4-1) is gearing up for a matchup against Mary Washington (6-5) in Fredericksburg, VA, scheduled to kick off at noon. Fans can catch all the action live on the UMW Sports Network.
ASSESSING MARY WASHINGTON:
Mary Washington's Eagles come into the game with a solid 6-5 record, including a 4-2 home record.
In terms of common opponents, both the Black Knights and Mary Washington have faced off against Queens, Penn State, and St. Bonaventure. Notably, both teams secured victories against Penn State but suffered losses to St. Bonaventure. However, Army emerged with a 26-7 victory over Queens, whereas Mary Washington faced a closer challenge, falling short with a 37-28 defeat.
The last time these two teams met was in 2019, where the Black Knights clinched a decisive 31-15 victory over the Eagles.
HEAR FROM THE TEAM:
Coach Matt Sherman: "We're looking forward to the daunting challenge of playing a quality team on the road. We are determined to play to our highest standard on the road, which we will need to do to earn success."
Andrew Bardak: "We are very excited for the opportunity to play again this weekend and enjoy another game. We have been preparing mentally and physically and feel ready for the challenge that lay ahead. The opponent changes, but the goal stays the same: focus on us and our performance."
Landin Duffy: "The brothers have been working hard on our mentality and identity all off-season. We are looking forward to starting our journey on the road. The boys are ready for this Saturday."
Jonny Haley: "This is going to be a test for us. It's our first away game of the spring season, so it'll be a challenge. We had a good week of preparation, and are excited to play this weekend. Our focus is to play our game and improve collectively as a team."
Chance Loudenback: "Doing the things that take zero talent and being relentless on both sides of the ball is going to be crucial. If we play our game and let our shoulders do the talking we should handle business."
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