NEWPORT, R.I. – The Salve Regina University men's rugby team travels to North Adams, Mass., for the Sweet 16 of the National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) National Tournament on Saturday, November 18, at 12:45 p.m., versus Paul Smith's College.
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LAST TIME OUT
(Nov. 11, 2017) - Salve Regina defeated Holy Cross 51-12 to advance to the Sweet 16. Senior Scrum Half Benjamin Brissette led the offense with a hat trick while Liam Burke had another big week adding on two tries. Joseph Goff, Dakota Williams, John Crooks, and Harry Holte all tacked on a try a piece as well. Brandon 'Goodie' Kistler was nominated Man of the Match for making countless tackles on the defensive end along with strong runs and rucking throughout.
SEAHAWKS NOTES FROM THE NEST
- Salve Regina (10-0) has outscored its opponents 453-58 this season with four shutouts.
- Salve Regina defeated Endicott College 37-3 to claim the Colonial Coast Rugby Conference (CCRC) Championship. It marked the second conference title in the last three years as well as the seventh in the last ten.
- The Seahawks were the 2012 Division III National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) Champions.
- It is the only National Title for Salve Regina in any sport.
BY THE NUMBERS
TRY LEADERS
- Benjamin Brissette (14)
- Joseph Goff (10)
- Dakota Williams (7)
- Liam Burke (6)
QUOTES
"We have a lot of seniors who have four years of playing experience, which in my four years here I've never seen this kind of depth. Even with some starters out we've had freshman and sophomores step up and fill in those spots and there hasn't been a difference in the level of play. This year our biggest strengths have been our depth, chemistry, and really strong leadership. Everyone is contributing to the success, even guys who aren't playing are helping with game film or field duties, so it's a real collective effort. We're at a point right now where if we show up and play our game, we feel like we can beat anyone." - senior captain Joseph Goff.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Should Salve Regina defeat Paul Smith's, the team would face the winner of the University of Maine Farmington and Alfred University to determine a regional finalist. The National Final Four will be held in Glendale, Colo., in April.
