SMC defends as Dartmouth tries to advance the ball in the SMC March 26th home field win Photo Ohlen Alexander
Saint Mary's rugby followed last month's loss to Cal by beating Dartmouth 33-19 in Moraga on March 26th. Dartmouth posted an early 12-0 lead but the Gaels fought back and led 21-19 at halftime. Holding Darmouth scoreless for the remainder of the game, SMC completed two more tries in the second half.
Subsequent April wins against the University of Washington (24-3) and UC-Davis (30-25) sends SMC into the National Championship tournament in the #3 Pacific Coast seed. Play begins April 18, in Atlanta, with SMC expected to face Army, currently ranked #1 in the Northeast. RSFox
Dartmouth takes possession of the classic scrum as SMC prepares to defend Photo Ohlen Alexander
Subsequent April wins against the University of Washington (24-3) and UC-Davis (30-25) sends SMC into the National Championship tournament in the #3 Pacific Coast seed. Play begins April 18, in Atlanta, with SMC expected to face Army, currently ranked #1 in the Northeast. RSFox
Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA