Army West Point Athletics
Army West Point
Arizona
Men's Rugby Set to Take on Arizona
March 22, 2024 | Men's Rugby
WEST POINT, N.Y. - The Army West Point men's rugby team (5-4-1) is gearing up to travel to Tucson, Arizona, for their final regular-season game against the Arizona Wildcats (8-5).
ASSESSING THE OPPONENT
Arizona enters the match with a record of 8-5, currently ranked 13th.
When looking at shared opponents, both Army and Arizona have faced Cal this season. Army secured a 27-14 victory, whereas Arizona suffered an 85-10 defeat.
The last meeting between the two teams took place last season in Houston. The Black Knights secured a thrilling 19-14 victory over the Wildcats in overtime.
HEAR FROM THE TEAM
TJ Rotello: "The game is another opportunity to play Army rugby. The mentality has been nothing but red flag as of late for us to come be dominant. We have focused internally on our team and the men around us to hunt the small margins and habits to win. The game is another opportunity to plant that red flag, compete, and chase our best performance."
Jonny Haley "It's always exciting to travel for games. However, it's always a challenge playing away especially when you have to travel across the country. We are confident in our preparations this week and the efforts we put in for this game. We are excited to play another tough opponent this weekend. Our focus remains the same, to chase our best, play our game, and improve collectively as a team."
Ben Richards: "A new challenge this week in Tucson. On the road again, but more motivated than ever to keep our momentum. We're excited for a great rugby match against the Wildcats tomorrow."
Coach Matt Sherman: "We're looking forward to another big challenge of playing high quality opposition, on the road in a new environment after a long trip. We remain determined to play to our highest standard in any location or environment, which we will need to do to earn success."
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