CHESTER, PA. 6/4/2016 – The Hawks of Saint Joseph’s won their second game in Pool C competition at the CRC Penn Mutual Collegiate Rugby Sevens Championships at Talen Energy Stadium 25 – 5 over the Cadets of Army. It was also the second win over a service academy squad as SJU defeated Navy earlier in the day.
Once again Saint Joseph’s made it a come from behind effort as Army scored the first try of the game on a run by Vinny Raimondi. SJU answered by scoring five straight tries. Chris Curcio got Saint Joe’s started followed by a score by Aram Keshgegian to take a 10 – 5 lead into halftime.
The Hawks scored three more times in the latter half. Jimmy Wolfer started the half by getting a try. Tyler Kelly made it 20 – 5 off a steal, then Curcio ended the scoring behind his second try of the game.
Neither team was successful on a conversion.
Saint Joseph’s is 2- 0 going into the late afternoon match against Arizona. Army stands at 0 – 2.
Written By: Glenn Papazian
Contact: Glenn@PhillyCollegeSports.com
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