Surprises Still Swoop In With ARC Final Regular-Season Weekend
Once again the ARC brought surprises.
The new NCR D1 conference finished up its regular season with two games and plenty to talk about.
Queens vs Walsh
Queens University Charlotte defeated Walsh 33-20 to clinch 2nd and set up a matchup with St. Bonaventure in the conference final.
Be Careful When Making Predictions
WU -- Christian Gatica try (conversion missed), 0-5 BAC -- Louis Fahey try (Tu'ilsila conversion good), 7-5 WU -- Jonty Kimber try (Elliott McKinney conversion), 7-12 BAC -- Tu'ilsila penalty conversion good, 10-12 BAC -- Jean Teson try (Tu'ilsila conversion good), 17-12 Second Half BAC -- Ka'Ron Young try (Tu'ilsila conversion good), 24-12 WU -- Gatica try (McKinney conversion), 24-19 BAC -- T
Close Games Punctuate Ever-Tighter ARC
Those of you who follow Goff Rugby Report know that we love close games, and we love a conference with frequent close games.
The new Atlantic Rugby Conference, formed out of five NCR teams that used to be in the Rugby East, and bolstered by Wheeling, have been providing those games. This past weekend, the three ARC matches produced a total ... total ... winning margin of eight points.
Mary Washington Sees Off Belmont Abbey
Mary Washington defeated Belmont Abbey 36-11 Saturday in a non-conference early-season warmup for both.
Belmont Abbey Edges UNC-Charlotte on Emotional Night
Belmont Abbey defeated UNC Charlotte 10-7 Saturday in an emotional Friday night for the new varsity program.
Last weekend Belmont Abbey player CJ Hopper died. CJ/s mother Cynthia and his twin brother Chris were on hand for the game and in a pregame ceremony they were presented with CJ's jersey.
