Coaches, Layers Take Much from BYU-SMCC Clash
Saturday’s BYU v St. Mary’s game was clearly of interest to anyone trying to track the best in men’s DI college rugby.
The score - 30-29 for BYU - was clearly an indication of how close these two programs can be. But it’s also worth considering that BYU led 27-15 60 minutes into the game, and looked like they could control things from there. They didn’t.
LSU Downs Oklahoma
LSU is in an excellent position to win the Red River Conference after beating previously undefeated Oklahoma 43-12 Saturday.
The Tigers broke open a fairly close game just before halftime with a try from prop Christian Brower that, with fullback Alec Miller’s conversion, made it 22-7.
BYU Holds Off St. Mary's
Moraga, Calif.- BYU edged St. Mary’s 30-29 in a weird game Saturday in Moraga.
The Cougars looked much the stronger side in the first 65-70 minutes, but a late surge by the Gaels put the result in doubt.
Red River Showdown - LSU v Oklahoma
If the University of Oklahoma wants to win the Red River, the Sooners will have to go through LSU this weekend to do it.
OU is 4-0 with the Tigers and Texas left to play, while LSU is 2-0 with Texas Tech, Texas A&M, and Baylor coming after Oklahoma this weekend.
