GRR: University of Arizona
Lindenwood travels to Texas to take on Arizona this weekend in a non-conference clash of two DIA hopefuls.
The University of Utah came back with a torrid second half to beat Arizona 39-31 in the opening weekend of PAC Rugby Conference play.
Arizona, which welcomed back four players from the USA U20 camp, stormed to a first=half lead, exposing some weak tackling on the part of the Utes.
But Utah came back in the second half, getting back to their attacking pattern.
The University of Arizona thumped Grand Canyon 59-3 in a 2016 opener for both Grand Canyon State programs.
Arizona Head Coach Sean Duffy started some younger players and said he was pleased to see some good performances.
Sophomore center Ben Joseph and freshman Flanker Ryan Fitzpatrick both scored two tries. Meanwhile, Dante Weeks scored a try and also set up a couple.
The University of Arizona opens up its season this coming Saturday at Grand Canyon University, and it will be an important opener for both squads.
The University of Arizona has named its freshman class for the fall of 2015.
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