Geneva College Men's Rugby (#2) hosted Saint Vincent College (#7) at Reeves Field in the quarterfinal match on October 26, 2024. Geneva College secur…
Geneva College Men's Rugby (#2) hosted Saint Vincent College (#7) at Reeves Field in the quarterfinal match on October 26, 2024.
Geneva College secured a thrilling 45-34 victory over Saint Vincent College (SVC) in a match that showcased skill, grit, and determination. Geneva built an impressive lead by halftime, showing dominance in both attack and defense, but a second-half surge from SVC nearly turned the tables, drawing within just four points before Geneva sealed the game with a late try.
The Golden Tornadoes set the tone early, storming through SVC’s defensive lines and establishing a solid lead before halftime. The team’s forwards and backs worked in sync, with strong carries and quick offloads that left SVC struggling to keep up with Geneva’s pace. However, SVC returned from the break with a renewed intensity and began to chip away at Geneva’s lead. Exploiting some gaps in Geneva's defense, SVC closed the gap to a nail-biting 38-34 with only minutes left on the clock. The comeback put Geneva on high alert, and the team responded with renewed focus, culminating in one final try that secured the game.
Try Scorers:
Carter Milroy (Senior Flyhalf) – 2 Tries: Carter showed class in his regular line breaks and broke through the defense in typical fashion for two tries this match.
Micah McCready (Junior Scrumhalf) – 2 Tries: Micah led the team from the front as scrummy and grabbed two tries, one of which was off of a well timed pick and go.
Frank Williams (Junior Inside Center) – 1 Try: Frank made a quality supporting run and received the selfless assist from Zion for the score.
Todd Bupp (Freshman Fullback) – 1 Try: Todd scored in line breaking run for his first try of his career.
Zion Haley (Sophomore Wing) – 1 Try: Scored the final try of the match to seal the fate of the match.
Conversions:
Emmett Foster (Sophomore Wing) – 5/7
Man of the Match: Micah McCready, Junior Scrumhalf, had an outstanding performance from the scrumhalf position earning himself Man of the Match honors. His consistent support play, quick decision-making, and two crucial tries kept Geneva on the front foot during critical moments of the game. In a high-scoring clash that tested Geneva’s resilience, McCready’s leadership proved invaluable, helping the team stay composed and seal a well-earned victory.
Looking ahead: With this 45-34 win, Geneva College continues to build momentum heading into the next round of playoffs. The next match will be in the semifinals of the ARU DIII Challenge Cup against Robert Morris University (#6), who secured the win over Frostburg University (#3), on November 2nd (Time and Location, TBD).
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