Geneva College Men's Rugby hosted Cedarville University at Founders Field (Home of the Pittsburgh Harlequins) on September 21, 2024. In a challenging…
Geneva College Men's Rugby hosted Cedarville University at Founders Field (Home of the Pittsburgh Harlequins) on September 21, 2024.
In a challenging encounter, Geneva College fought hard but ultimately fell to a strong Cedarville University side, with the final score of 64-12.
Cedarville University came out strong from the start, quickly putting points on the board with an effective attack. Geneva College struggled to contain their offensive onslaught, conceding several tries in the first half. The second half saw Geneva College tighten up defensively, but Cedarville’s clinical finishing and well-structured game plan proved too much to handle. Despite the final score, the team showed grit and character, continuing to press forward and create scoring opportunities.
Try Scorers:
Sam Curran (Junior 8-Man) – 1 Try: Sam provided a moment of brilliance, breaking through the defense to score our first try of the match.
Micah McCready (Junior Scrum-Half) – 1 Try: Micah's relentless effort added another try for Geneva College.
Conversions:
Michael Mann (Junior Fly-Half) – 0/1
Emmett Foster (Sophomore Wing) – 1/1
Man of the Match: Micah McCready, Junior Scrum-Half, is a staple in Geneva's offensive and defensive play, leading the team in intensity. Despite the hard loss, Micah proves to be a necessary leader on the pitch.
Looking Ahead: This game provided valuable lessons and highlighted areas for improvement. Geneva College will look to regroup and focus on building from this experience. The team’s resilience and commitment were evident, and with continued effort and focus on execution, they can turn things around in the upcoming matches. The next game against Grove City on Friday, September 27th will be an opportunity to bounce back and showcase the team’s true potential. The players are determined to improve, and we’re confident they’ll come back stronger.
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