Gamebreakers This Week in Men's D1 College Rugby

10.27.2022

Here are our D1-level Gamebreakers for the Weekend of October 22-23.

Lawula Bata, Wheeling

Bata’s 70-meter gallop just before halftime flipped the momentum against Adriana and sparked a 26-16 victory for the Cardinals.

Luke Connor, Kansas

Dubbed “The General” by his teammates, the Jayhawks’ scrumhalf ran a potent attack that was effective with the wind (28-0) and against the wind (17-0) in a victory over Arkansas.

Fadzai Mushonga, Notre Dame College

The NDC wing scored two crucial tries late in the game against Kutztown, including the one that set up Lachy McDonald’s game-winning conversion.

All in a day's work. Fadzai Mushonga scores two tries, including the game-winner, and he's all "yeah, job not done" @NDCFalconRugby @NDCFalcons @RugbyEastD1A pic.twitter.com/5TpQXpOMJE
— Alex Goff (@goffrugbyreport) October 24, 2022

Michael Amberg, Army

The West Point wing scored four tries, including three in the second half, to spark the Black Knights to a 34-0 victory over Mount St. Mary’s.

Hilton Olivier, Queens University Charlotte

Olivier scored three tries and converted five for a personal haul of 25 points as the Royals beat Mary Washington.

Peyton Wall, Indiana

The IU winger was a potent attacker for the Hoosiers as they defeated Wisconsin in their first on-campus home game in almost three years.

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Will Meckauskas, Kentucky

In a tight 8-0 win over Clemson, the Wildcat lock was a high work-rate presence hitting rucks, securing possession, and playing tough defense in a game where all of those things were at a premium.

Francisco Sied, Life University

The Running Eagles' blindside flanker led his team in tackles and, tellingly, missed zero tackle attempts as he led a strong forward effort vs. BYU, a game that Life won 24-14.