GRR: Wheeling University
Wheeling Jesuit continued to make their late charge for a DIA playoff spot with yet another impressive victory.
This time, it was Ohio State who were on the receiving end to the tune of 48-10. In a tough, physical game where both teams heard the referee's whistle a lot, WJU showed their imporoement, countering Ohio State's forward-first game with some snappy ball movement.
Wheeling Jesuit defeated West Virginia 75-18 Saturday in a non-conference game.
Former USA U20 player and collegiate All American Peter Malcolm scored four tries in the game and Inosi Kau scored two in a game that saw nine players touch down.
The game was held after the Gonzaga HS v Royal Irish high school clash. That game led into this battle of West Virginia.
Wheeling Jesuit ran out to a 20-0 first half and held on to beat the US Naval Academy 25-19 in something of an upset Saturday.
WJU is ranked #29 by Goff Rugby Report, while Navy, which had been more active in 15s games in 2015, had moved up to #10.
WHEELING, WV - The West Point men's team clinched the Rugby East conference title with a 34-29 defeat of Wheeling Jesuit Saturday.
West Point can secure 1st in the Rugby Easy, and a potential date with Life University at the ACRC Bowl Weekend in Charlotte, NC, with a victory over Wheeling Jesuit.
Army is ranked #1 in the ACRC and #6 by Goff Rugby Report, while Wheeling Jesuit is ranked #20 among all DI programs by GRR.
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