Life University defeated Mount St. Mary’s University 36-7 in men’s rugby Saturday at Echo Field in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Rikus Strydom scored his first collegiate try early in the second half, and Benjamin Quiroga added the conversion for the Mountaineers.
Rikus Strydom Scores First Collegiate Try
Strydom scored early in the second half to record his first collegiate try. Quiroga’s successful conversion increased his season point total to 48.
Miguel Solarzano led the Mountaineers with 12 tackles. Life University was led by Jonty Lee, who scored two tries and made three conversions.
Life University Scores in Both Halves
Life University scored 19 points in the first half and 17 in the second, securing a 36-7 victory over the Mountaineers.
Mountaineers Visit Southern Virginia Next
Mount St. Mary’s University will visit Southern Virginia on Nov. 21 for a nonconference match.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Mount St. Mary’s University fell to Life University, but Rikus Strydom recorded his first collegiate try. Benjamin Quiroga’s conversion and Miguel Solarzano’s 12 tackles were additional verified contributions for the Mountaineers.
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