Army West Point Athletics
Army West Point
Penn State
Black Knights Finish Fall Season Victorious
November 09, 2019 | Men's Rugby
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Army West Point men's rugby team finished its fall season in style Saturday, as the Black Knights took down Rugby East rivals Penn State 31-14.
This is the fourth straight win of the season for Army (6-4, 3-2 East), and second consecutive 15s win against the Nittany Lions.
Senior Marco Carrabotta led the charge, with three tries on the day. The Chester, Va. native finished the fall with a team leading 11 tries.
Larry Williams Jr. also crossed the try line Saturday. The first year player finished the season second on the team with seven tries this fall.
Nolan Green also scored a try Saturday, and added three conversions for 11 total points.
SCORING TIMELINE VS. PENN STATE
11th minute: TRY — Marco Carrabotta; Conversion (N.Green) — Army leads, 7-0
22nd minute: TRY — PSU; Conversion — Tied, 7-7
31st minute: TRY — PSU; Conversion — PSU leads, 14-7
38th minute: TRY — Larry Williams Jr.; (penalty try) — Tied, 14-14
48th minute: TRY — Marco Carrabotta; Conversion (N.Green) — Army leads, 21-14
71st minute: PK — Nolan Green — Army leads, 24-14
80th minute: TRY — Marco Carrabotta; Conversion (N.Green) — Army leads, 31-14
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