Running Eagles Defeat Mystic River 21-20 for ARP Title
Men's Club Rugby / 11.12.23
MARIETTA, Ga. --- The Life University men's club rugby team started off on a slow note but turned around quickly and never stopped fighting until the end to defeat Mystic River 21-20 to claim the American Rugby Premiership Championship Title Saturday night at Lupo Family Field.
The Running Eagles set the pace of the game after Mystic River scored a penalty try, by starting off with a try from Harley Davidson in the 34 minute bringing the score 7-3 going into the half.
Early in the second half, Mystic River bounced back in the 44 minute bringing the score to 10-7. The Running Eagles were not ready to give up yet, as they converted quickly down the field two minutes later with a try from Karch Hoffman in the 47th minute.
The battle continued as Mystic River turned around and brought the score back close to 17-14. The Running Eagles pushed forward and never looked back with a try from Tevita Mapa to bring a four point difference 21-17.
Mystic River was able to complete a penalty conversion, but it was not enough to pass the Running Eagles which ended about making the final score a closer 21-20.
With the Club Rugby team defending their title, the 2023 season comes to an end and the Running Eagles hope to defend their title again next fall.
