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Score: Life University 54, Southern Virginia D1A 21
MARIETTA, Ga. — The Life University Men's Rugby team continued its momentum Saturday, running away with a 54-21 victory over Southern Virginia D1A at Lupo Family Field to secure its second consecutive win.
The Running Eagles put together a dominant offensive performance, scoring 10 tries throughout the contest. [Jameson Beatty] and [Bryce Engelbrecht] helped establish Life's early advantage, with Engelbrecht crossing for the first of his three tries in the third minute. [Seth Kros] added another try in the 14th minute.
Life continued to build its lead late in the first half as Engelbrecht crossed for two more tries in the 37th and 42nd minutes. [Jonty Lee] added successful conversions in the 38th and 40th minutes to contribute to the Running Eagles' scoring effort.
In the second half, [Jordan Vassel] added another try in the 54th minute as Life maintained control of the match. The Running Eagles capped the scoring in the 69th minute when substitute [Mart Gerritse] crossed for a try.
[Joubert Vivier] and [Joshua Spence] also found the try line as Life's attack produced 54 points in the convincing victory.
The win gives Life its second straight victory.
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STANDOUT PERFORMANCES
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Engelbrecht recorded a match-high three tries.
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Life's 10 tries accounted for 50 of its 54 points.
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The Running Eagles have now won two consecutive matches.