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Score: Life University 45, Mary Washington D1A 22

MARIETTA, Ga. — The Life University Men's Rugby team bounced back with a 45-22 victory over Mary Washington on Saturday at Lupo Family Field.

The Running Eagles opened their scoring in the third minute when Seth Kros crossed for a try. David Scanlon added another try in the eighth minute, and Jonty Lee converted to give Life an early advantage.

Life continued to build its lead throughout the first half as Jordan Vassel scored a try in the 27th minute, Douw Wessels added a try in the 32nd minute, and Kade Cunningham crossed in the 37th minute. Lee converted all three scores and added another conversion following Cunningham's try.

In the second half, James Rose added Life's sixth try in the 47th minute. Joshua Spence converted one minute later to cap the Running Eagles' scoring.

Mary Washington's final points came in the 72nd minute when Bastien Tellier Flutre scored a try and Ronan Foley added the conversion, but Life held on for the 40-22 victory.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Life scored six tries in the win.
• Seth Kros, David Scanlon, Jordan Vassel, Douw Wessels, Kade Cunningham, and James Rose each recorded a try.
• Jonty Lee finished with four successful conversions, while Joshua Spence added one conversion.

STANDOUT PERFORMANCES

• Six different Running Eagles found the try line.
• Lee contributed eight points on four conversions.
• Rose and Spence combined for Life's final scoring play of the match with a try and conversion in the 47th and 48th minutes.