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first half by scoring their own set after their third straight appearance
of 17-unanswered points. The two at the final four in Rugbytown.
teams traded points throughout the In addition, Mount senior Travis
rest of the match, but Mount St. Bewley was selected as the MVP for
Mary’s came out on top, thanks to a the tournament.
late penalty goal by graduate student Over two hundred students,
Tito Miranda. The final score was faculty members, and alumni
25-24. of Mount St. Mary’s University
With the victory over University traveled to Glendale for the
of Southern Indiana, Mount St. tournament, and the rest of the
Mary’s advanced to the national university community celebrated
championship final against the the team’s success upon their return
Claremont Colleges, who had beaten to campus. The university’s acting
Eastern Connecticut State University president, Karl Einolf, congratulated
14-7 to secure their own spot in the the team on their victory.
final match. “Congratulations for a hard-
Claremont took an early lead fought and well-deserved victory,”
only three minutes into the final said Einolf. “Winning the national
match with a try and conversion to championship title is a testament to
make the score 7-0. The men of the your dedication to excellence, and
Mount quickly responded with a we applaud your accomplishment.”
penalty goal in the eighth minute, As the NSCRO national
followed by a try by freshman Luis champions, the men of Mount St.
Turbyfield to make the score 10-7. Mary’s University’s rugby team
The Mount maintained the lead for were invited to take part in the
the remainder of the match, a last- Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby
minute try by sophomore Jack Spera Championship in Philadelphia,
closing out the 26-19 victory. Pennsylvania, on June 4-5, 2016.
With the victory over the The annual tournament showcases
Claremont Colleges, Mount St. the best collegiate teams in rugby,
Mary’s University secured their and will be broadcast nationally on
first national championship title NBC Sports.

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