Offensive Outburst Fuels Black Knights Victory

Friday, October 19

West Point, N.Y.

5 PM

Army West Point

Notre Dame College

Offensive Outburst Fuels Black Knights Victory

October 19, 2018 | Men's Rugby

WEST POINT, N.Y. - It was an offensive explosion Friday night at the Anderson Rugby Complex, as the Black Knights scored early and often in their 58-27 win over Notre Dame College.

Army (7-0, 5-0) continued its hot start to the season against a physical Rugby EAST opponent in the Falcons (2-3, 2-2)

Jason Green led the way with two tries for the Black Knights, followed by a host of Cadets with a try apiece -- Sam Sutera, Marco Carrabotta, Paul Adams, Matthew Meehan, Jacob Ericksen, Jack Royston, and Ben Kelly.

Army opened up a 36-3 lead late into the first half to set the pace for the night. Two late tries and one two open the second half for NDC may have put the Black Knights on their heels, but the defense tightened down the stretch and the offense secured the win in the final half.

HOW IT HAPPENED

First Half

6th minute: Try – Sam Sutera – Army (Army leads, 5-0)
10th minute: Penalty Kick – John Bradfield – NDC (Army leads, 5-3)
13th minute: Try – Penalty Try – Army (Army leads, 12-3)
20th minute: Try – Jason Green – Army (Army leads, 17-3)
27h minute: Try – Marco Carrabotta; Conversion (Mbony) – Army (Army leads, 24-3)
32nd minute: Try – Paul Adams – Army (Army leads, 29-3)
35th minute: Try – Jason Green; Conversion (Mbony) – Army (Army leads, 36-3)
39th minute: Try – Christian Olsen – NDC (Army leads, 36-8)
40th minute: Try – Ryan Cahill – NDC (Army leads, 36-13)

Second Half

47h minute: Try – Evan Bradshaw; Conversion (Bradfield – Army (Army leads, 36-20)
54h minute: Try – Matthew Meehan – Army (Army leads, 41-20)
57h minute: Try – Jacob Ericksen – Army (Army leads, 46-20)
63rd minute: Try – Jack Royston – Army (Army leads, 51-20)
67th minute: Try – John Bradfield – NDC (Army leads, 51-27)
72nd minute: Try – Ben Kelly; Conversion (Mbony) – Army (Army leads, 58-27)

ARMY HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES

Army begins the season at least 7-0 for only the second time since turning varsity. The 2014-15 team began the year 8-0 for the best start.
Jason Green's two tries give him six on the season, which is tops on the team.

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