Navy Wins on the Road, Too
Navy beat Penn State 36-7 Saturday in Rugby East action in what was, as DOR Gavin Hickie put it, the first “real road game” for the Midshipmen.
With the win Navy is now 4-0 in the Rugby East.
Navy Holds Off Life in Annapolis
In a meeting of two Top 3-ranked D1A teams, Navy defeated Life 29-21 in a well-played match in Annapolis.
Navy had come in with a well-deserved reputation for finishing strong and pulling away from opponents late in the match. That didn't happen this time.
Krieger-Sparked Second Half Sees Navy Past Queens
Navy put up an impressive score on Queens Saturday, beating their former Rugby East rivals 50-14.
However, it’s worth noting that it was 12-7 at halftime.
Navy over the last couple of years has gained a reputation for being a second-half team, and this matchup didn’t dispel the image.
D1A East Bracket: Who Made it Through?
The home teams held on to advance in the Eastern Bracket of the D1A playoffs and defense was part of the story.
Winning teams held their opponents to a total of five tries. That doesn't mean the games weren't competitive. One was a major runaway, but for the most part the lower seeds provided a tough challenge.
Navy Battles Through Tough Mount St. Mary's
It wasn't easy but Navy got out of Emmetisburg, Md. with a win over Mount St. Mary's Saturday.
