By: Nick Pope: Sports Information Director
MIAMI, FL — The Life University men's club rugby team delivered a statement win on the road Saturday afternoon, overwhelming the Miami Tridents with a dominant all-around performance to earn a 76–10 victory.
The Running Eagles set the tone early as Gabriel Michnya crossed the try line in the third minute. Tevita Mapa, Matthew Carrion, and Manuel Krause each added scores in the opening half as Life U controlled possession and territory from the start. Darius Law closed out the half with a try in the 39th minute, and Michael Tierney's conversion sent the visitors into the break firmly in control.
Life came out flying in the second half, with Odin Ruijgrok striking first just minutes after the restart. Law then took over, adding two more tries in quick succession to complete his hat trick and break the game wide open. Tabonga Ngonyamo played a key role in the surge, adding a try of his own and connecting on four conversions as the offense clicked into full rhythm.
A wave of substitutions around the 55th minute brought fresh energy, and the Eagles finished the match in style. Sean Lenzsch, Shane Nanek, and Michnya all found the try zone in the closing stretch, with Julian Roberts converting the final score to seal the 76–10 result.
INSIDE THE MATCH
Key Moment: Back-to-back tries from Darius Law early in the second half blew the game wide open, sealing momentum for the Running Eagles.
Scoring Breakdown:
- Tries (12): Darius Law (3), Gabriel Michnya (2), Odin Ruijgrok (2), Tevita Mapa, Matthew Carrion, Manuel Krause, Sean Lenzsch, Shane Nanek, Tabonga Ngonyamo
- Conversions (7): Tabonga Ngonyamo (4), Hugh O'Kennedy (1), Michael Tierney (1), Julian Roberts (1)
- Field Goal (1): Nicholas Lane
- Yellow Cards: Mikel Facey (72'), Lucas Wagner (74')
The Running Eagles return home next weekend to host their next ARP matchup against Atlanta Old White at Lupo Family Field.
